Prayer

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Explore 1,892 Jewish texts related to the theme of Prayer, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Covenant of Moses of Caleb

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Remember how Moses desperately wanted to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land? We've talked about that burning desire before. But Samael, that ever-present adversary, was det...

Throne of Glory of Moses

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Moses, the great leader, the man who spoke to God face-to-face, had just learned he wouldn't be entering the Promised Land. The people, witnessing this, were devastated. They wept,...

Angels Attend to Moses

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Even Moses, the great lawgiver, the one who spoke face-to-face with God, reached such a point. Imagine the scene: Moses knows his time is near. He desperately wants to live, to con...

Joshua's Transgression of Moses

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It wasn't always a simple, smooth affair, as we learn in the fascinating accounts woven into the tapestry of Jewish legend. Today, let's delve into a moment described in Legends of...

Death of Moses and Jordan

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The story of Moses’ death in Jewish tradition is so much more than just an ending; it's a testament to his unparalleled relationship with the Divine. After receiving the decree of ...

Moses's Journey

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After a lifetime of leading the Israelites, of speaking directly to God, he was being told his journey was ending. The story goes that another hour had passed, and a heavenly voice...

Moses in the Wilderness and Angel

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He's led the Israelites for forty years, through thick and thin, through miracles and rebellions. He’s shepherded them from slavery to the very edge of the Promised Land. And now, ...

The Great Flood and Abraham

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The Torah is full of blessings, but it's not always straightforward. Some blessings are more potent than others, some are given grudgingly, and some come with unexpected consequenc...

Wisdom of Moses and Sinai

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It's not just good manners; it's deeply rooted in our tradition. : before asking for something big, wouldn't you acknowledge the power and greatness of the one you're asking? That'...