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 the Patriarchs of Isaiah

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Our tradition understands that feeling. It even gives voice to it in a powerful, almost defiant way. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book...

Communal Prayer

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And they found wisdom, comfort, and even a little humor in stories we call midrashim – interpretations that expand on the meaning of the Bible. Let’s look at a passage from Midrash...

Wisdom of Solomon

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We've all been there. But what if there was a way to find our path, to navigate life's twists and turns with a little more certainty? That's the question at the heart of Midrash Te...

The Garden of Eden and David

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The ancient wisdom of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, explores just this idea, using Psalm 119 as a springboard. "With all my heart I have ...

Seven Heavens and Isaiah

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The ancient rabbis grappled with this too. They asked: Does God reward the righteous? And punish the wicked? And if so, how does that all work? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of ra...

Isaiah: Jacob at the Dawn of Creation

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That’s the feeling at the heart of our exploration today, straight from the ancient wisdom of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of teachings on the Book of Psalms. We're diving into P...

David: Ezekiel and the Lawgiver

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It starts with a simple plea: "Direct me through Your commandments; for they are my meditation." But what does that even mean, "Direct me?" David isn't just asking for a map, is he...

Pillar of the Patriarchs and the Covenant

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The sages of the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, knew that feeling well. In their exploration of Psalm 119, they grapple with this very hum...

Jeremiah: Abraham and the Origins of the World

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That feeling of hope against the odds… it’s a deeply human experience, one that echoes through the ages, and it’s at the heart of this passage from Midrash Tehillim 119. Midrash Te...