Patriarchs

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Explore 3,059 Jewish texts related to the theme of Patriarchs, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Edom and Creation

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That feeling, that tension between adoration and divine quiet, is at the heart of Midrash Tehillim 109, a powerful exploration of Psalm 109. The midrash, a form of Jewish biblical ...

Abraham's Song and Amraphel

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Our exploration today takes us deep into Midrash Tehillim, specifically Psalm 110, where we uncover a fascinating interpretation of Abraham's pivotal role in shaping the spiritual ...

Promises to the Fathers and Isaiah

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Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives into this very idea. Specifically, it unpacks the verse, "I will give thanks to the...

World to Come and Aleph

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a surprising answer. It starts with remembering God's wonders. According to the Midrash, everythi...

Jacob: Isaac and Creation

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We often think of physical strength, military prowess, or worldly power. But what if true might lies elsewhere? What if it's about faith, perseverance, and the power of prayer? Mid...

David Among the Fathers

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers some fascinating perspectives on this very question. The Midrash opens with a powerful statement ...

Moses's Legacy and Jordan

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We often imagine nature as this passive backdrop to the human drama, but Jewish tradition sometimes paints a very different picture. A picture where creation itself has a voice, a ...

Precious: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, gives us a list of ten things that are dear to the Holy One. And you might be surprised by what m...

Jacob and Noah of Praise

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers us a fascinating take on Psalm 117:1, "Praise the Lord, all nations." It’s not as simple as a univer...