Mysticism

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Explore 1,464 Jewish texts related to the theme of Mysticism, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Ishmael and the Heavenly Realms

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

This ancient text, a non-canonical Midrash, offers a unique, sometimes cryptic, perspective on the relationship between Israel and the descendants of Ishmael, and the events that w...

Elisha Speaks for God

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This ancient text, a treasure trove of aggadic (interpretive) narratives, offers a unique lens through which to view familiar biblical tales. Our story centers on a woman, unnamed ...

Birth of Joseph and Egypt

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That's just a glimpse into the incredible story of Joseph in Egypt, as recounted in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating ancient Jewish text. This isn't just the Joseph of the mul...

Moses's Prayer and Sinai

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

We have this image of the tablets, the commandments, the booming voice… but the tradition holds so much more. It wasn’t just a simple transaction. It was a profound, transformative...

Pharaoh: Birth of Moses

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The moments leading up to his birth were fraught with danger and a whole lot of divine intervention. The book of Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating text filled with stories and ...

Wisdom of Rabbi Eliezer

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They stretch, bend, or take on a new form entirely. It's more than just aesthetics; according to Jewish tradition, these final forms, the sofit, hold a profound secret, a key to un...

Esther: Mordecai and the Patriarchs

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According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text, even kings aren't immune to those nights. The story centers on a pivotal moment in the Book of Esther, a mom...

Adam and the Torah of Slander

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They can build bridges, heal wounds, and… well, utterly destroy. Today, let's delve into a concept that Judaism takes incredibly seriously: the sin of slander, of speaking ill of o...

Divine Presence and Miriam

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It’s a recurring theme in our tradition, and each instance carries a powerful lesson. Today, let's delve into the story of the eighth time God “descended,” as recounted in Pirkei D...