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It sounds strange, I know. But stick with me, because the ancient rabbis saw a profound truth in even the deepest remorse. We find this idea beautifully illustrated in Midrash Tehi...
Turns out, our tradition has a lot to say about that. The book of Proverbs (26:26) reminds us, "His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the ...
The ancient sages wrestled with these questions too. And in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, we find a fascinating perspective, partic...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, grapples with that very feeling, using the story of Sodom and Abraham to explore themes of corruption...
The ancient rabbis wrestled with that very notion, and their thoughts are preserved in a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of P...
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...
That tension is at the heart of our story today, drawn from Midrash Tehillim 58, a beautiful exploration of Psalm 58. It grapples with a difficult question: "Do not destroy the con...
This idea – the power of partnership, the strength in numbers – echoes throughout Jewish tradition. And it’s right there at the heart of Midrash Tehillim 59. The verse from Ecclesi...
That feeling isn't new. In fact, according to Midrash Tehillim 60, it goes way back. This particular midrash (a method of interpreting biblical stories beyond their literal meaning...
