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.

Ezra and the Lawgiver

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Today, we’re diving into a passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Song of Songs, that explores just that feeling. Specifically, we're lo...

Throne of David and Bava

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Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Song of Songs, uses this very image to explore how we approach challenges, particularly the challenge of learning To...

Kingdom of Solomon and Alexandri

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The Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of interpretations on the Song of Songs, brings us this fascinating idea. The verse "Black as a raven" sparks a discussion, and Rabbis Alexan...

Upper Worlds and Songs

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We often think of the Song of Songs, Shir HaShirim, as just that: a beautiful, sensual poem about love between a man and a woman. But what if it’s also about something much, much b...

Sarah and the Origins of the World

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Today, we're diving deep into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, specifically section 4, to uncover some fascinating insights about intention, reward, and the enduring nature of good deeds. The...

Shir: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

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But in Jewish tradition, it's often interpreted as an allegory – a story with a deeper, hidden meaning. And that's where Shir HaShirim Rabbah comes in. This is a collection of rabb...

Lamp of Prophecy and Samuel

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In Shir HaShirim Rabbah (Song of Songs Rabbah), a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Song of Songs, we find a verse being unpacked with layers of meaning. The verse spea...

Pillars of Existence and Shulamite

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That feeling isn't new. In fact, our ancient texts wrestle with it all the time. Take the Song of Songs, also known as Shir HaShirim in Hebrew, often considered the most beautiful ...

Abraham and the Origins of the World

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The passage opens with the nations of the world addressing Israel, essentially saying, "Why do you keep suffering for your God? Why do you keep dying for Him?" As it says in Psalms...