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.

Death of Simon

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And it's not a new phenomenon, not by a long shot. Let's turn to the story of Simon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and his struggle with envy. Imagine the scene: Simon is on his...

Simon's Legacy

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Today, let's step into the world of the sons of Jacob, and listen to the final exhortations of Simon to his sons. Like his brother Reuben before him, Simon focused intently on a pa...

Levi's Vision

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The angel, acting as our guide, unveils the secrets of each celestial plane, explaining their purpose and the events that unfold within. And then, the day of judgment is proclaimed...

Levi's Vision and Shechem

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That’s kind of what happened to Levi, son of Jacob, in the story of Dinah and the city of Shechem. It’s a tale filled with passion, betrayal, and some pretty intense family dynamic...

Teachings of Judah

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Judah, in his later years, implores his children: "Do not intoxicate yourselves with wine." Why this warning? Because, he says, "wine twists the understanding away from the truth, ...

Issachar in Battle and Rachel

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Names weren't just labels back then; they were prophecies, echoes of events, little whispers of destiny. Take Issachar, for instance. His name is directly linked to a fascinating s...

Naphtali's Legacy

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to one – a glimpse into the life of Naphtali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, through the lens of the Legends of the Jews. Now, you might recall that Jacob had two wives, sisters ...

Jacob's Transgression

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It all starts with a story from the Legends of the Jews, specifically a passage attributed to one of Jacob's sons. He proclaims, "I was fleet of foot like a deer, and my father Jac...

Trial of Job and Jacob

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His story is a cornerstone of the Hebrew Bible, a testament to faith tested to its absolute limit. But did you know that Jewish tradition paints him as more than just a righteous m...