Mysticism

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Explore 1,124 Jewish texts related to the theme of Mysticism, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Gift of Prophecy and the Chariot

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations of the Book of Psalms, gives us a glimpse. It focuses on the verse, "Precious in the eyes of God is the death of His saints" (Psal...

David Before the King and Isaiah

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It's more than just good manners; it's a fundamental connection to something bigger. And it's something the Jewish tradition understands deeply. We find this echoed beautifully in ...

Moses Before the King

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We all do. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon, a way to shield yourself from that negative influence? The sages of old believed that the answer lies within the Torah it...

Seven Heavens and Isaiah

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The ancient rabbis grappled with this too. They asked: Does God reward the righteous? And punish the wicked? And if so, how does that all work? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of ra...

Wisdom of Solomon and Chronicles

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The great King David felt that way too. In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, we find a beautiful exploration of Psalm 119. It's all about ...

David's Song and Temple

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It’s a very human feeling, and it’s one that resonates powerfully in a story told in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms. Psalm 122, "A...

David: Esau and Creation

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to Midrash Tehillim, specifically Psalm 140, and unpack its layers of meaning. The Psalm begins with a plea: "A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man; preserve me f...

Jacob: Judah and Adam

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We all do sometimes. But maybe... maybe we should think twice before we do. The Pesikta DeRav Kahana, a collection of rabbinic teachings for special Sabbaths and festivals, dives i...

Divine Presence and Cherubim

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Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating ancient text, gives us a glimpse. It tells us that when He speaks westward, His voice resonates between the Cherubim – those powerful angelic ...