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.

Esau's Vision

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

We know the story: fleeing from his brother Esau, he rests his head on a stone and has this incredible vision. But the Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of Midrashic teachings, offers ...

Faith of Pharaoh and the Chariot

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The sea splits, a nation escapes slavery... but according to some traditions, the heavenly hosts weren't exactly thrilled. to Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 238, a collection of rabbinic ...

Dust of the Earth and Curses

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

That tension, that space of uncertainty, is precisely where we find ourselves in this passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal interpretations expanding on the Book of N...

Rebbi and the Heavenly Realms

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

You're not alone! Our sages grappled with these apparent inconsistencies too. Today, let's dive into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of early halakhic (leg...

Way of the Patriarchs and Abraham

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

They might seem like scribal errors, or maybe even decorative flourishes. But in Jewish tradition, these dots – called nekudot – are anything but accidental. They're whispers, secr...

Shimon: Manna from Heaven

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

The Israelites, fresh out of Egypt and sustained by miraculous manna in the desert, certainly did. And their grumbling, as recorded in Sifrei Bamidbar, offers a fascinating glimpse...

Miriam and the Angels

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Jewish tradition certainly has, and it teaches us profound lessons about cause and effect, especially when it comes to how we treat others. Let's delve into a fascinating passage f...

Shammai: Ishmael and the Origins of the World

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They might seem like a minor detail, but within those knotted threads lies a whole world of meaning. Today, we're diving into Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of ancient rabbinic lega...

David's Transgression and Hamodai

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It’s a question that echoes through the ages, and Jewish tradition offers a fascinating perspective. The Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal and ethical teachings connected to t...