Prayer

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Explore 1,911 Jewish texts related to the theme of Prayer, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

The Golden Calf of Levi

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. to a fascinating passage from Bereshit Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Genesis, and see what they had to say about...

Birth of Leah and Issachar

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. Let's delve into a fascinating passage from Bereshit Rabbah, a classical collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Genesis, specifical...

Leah: Zebulun at the Dawn of Creation

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We’re talking about Leah, wife of Jacob. You remember Leah: first wife, given in a switcheroo by her father Laban! By this point, she’s already given Jacob a whole bunch of sons. B...

Birth of Rachel and Aviya

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The verse we're looking at is Genesis 30:23, where Rachel, finally blessed with a son, exclaims, "God has removed my disgrace!" But what exactly is this "disgrace" she's referring ...

Rachel and the Origins of the World

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Take Rachel, for example. When she names her son Joseph, it’s more than just a sweet moment. It’s packed with layers of meaning, hinting at destinies yet to unfold. "She called his...

Kingdom of Laban of Jacob

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The ancient rabbis certainly thought it was possible. to a fascinating passage from Bereshit Rabbah, a classical collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Genesis, spec...

Birth of Jacob and Lakish

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It’s a feeling as old as time, and it resonates deeply within the story of Jacob. We find him in Genesis 31:3, receiving a direct message from the Almighty: "Return to the land of ...

Laban's Vision

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It’s a question that’s been pondered for centuries, and our tradition offers some fascinating insights. a passage from Bereshit Rabbah 74, which delves into the nature of prophecy ...

Birth of Esau and Blessings

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We're looking at section 75, which deals with the moment Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau after years of estrangement. Jacob, remember, is about to face his brother Esau, fr...