Prophecy

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Explore 2,755 Jewish texts related to the theme of Prophecy, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Abraham and Creation

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It all starts with the words, "Happy is the man" (Psalm 1:1). But what makes a person truly happy? The Midrash offers several beautiful interpretations. One view suggests the proph...

Adam and the Patriarchs

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And, believe it or not, the Book of Psalms, or Tehillim in Hebrew, tackles this very idea! Our journey begins with Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the...

Moses Speaks to God

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to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, and see what it has to say about the path we walk. The very first verse of Psalms – "Who did no...

Blessing of Levi

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The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating glimpse into this very question. "But his delight is in the law of the Lord," s...

Enosh and Creation

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The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very verse. It's not just about avoiding bad company, though that's certa...

Marriage of Abraham and Blessings

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The opening of Psalm 1, "Blessed is the man," seems simple enough, but according to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, it's packed wi...

Ascending the Heights and Isaiah

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It draws a powerful parallel between water and Torah, showing how both are essential for life, growth, and well-being. The midrash begins by referencing the verse from Isaiah (55:1...

The Tree of Life and Yitzchak

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The mystics certainly did. And what was their water, their sunlight, their very soil? The Torah. Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, ...

Bezalel in Joseph's Time

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, opens up a fascinating window into this very question. It uses a beautiful image – the "rose of Sh...