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.

David at the Dawn of Creation

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We often take language for granted, but Jewish tradition teaches us that the tongue, that seemingly small and insignificant organ, wields incredible influence. And sometimes, the m...

David in Battle

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to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 41. Imagine this: David is feeling vulnerable, perhaps eve...

Passover and the Origins of the World

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. In fact, they put those feelings right into the mouth of the people of Israel, in a powerful passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbin...

Angels Attend to Miriam and Moses

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Words, once spoken, can’t be unsaid. But what about the spiritual consequences? Today, we’re diving into Midrash Tehillim, specifically psalm 52, to explore the power – and the pot...

Doeg and Creation

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We often underestimate it, but Jewish tradition teaches us that the tongue is a force to be reckoned with. Proverbs 18:21 says it plainly: "Death and life are in the power of the t...

Doeg's Prayer

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King David knew that feeling all too well. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, delves into a specific moment of David's life, a moment of deep ...

Ahithophel and David

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It’s a primal fear, and it's something King David grappled with intensely, as we see in this passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on the Book of...

Abraham's Prayer and Isaac

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And the story of its origins, as told in Midrash Tehillim, is quite fascinating. The Midrash teaches us that these prayer times – evening, morning, and afternoon – weren't just arb...

David's Transgression and Ahithophel

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That’s the feeling I get when I read this passage from Midrash Tehillim (a collection of interpretive commentaries on the Book of Psalms). It centers on David, King David, and the ...