Shabbat

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Explore 1,116 Jewish texts related to the theme of Shabbat, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Kingdom of Joab and David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The Talmud is filled with intricate legal discussions, but nestled within its pages and in other Jewish texts are fascinating stories about human nature. And sometimes, these stori...

Abishai's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That's what happened to Abishai, David's cousin, in this fascinating little story from Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg. The scene is set on a Friday, just as the Shabbat, the...

David's Transgression and Shabbat

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

As Ginzberg retells it in Legends of the Jews, at that very moment, an angel descended, not to offer comfort, but to execute judgment. The angel slew four of David's sons, the prop...

Wisdom of Solomon and Shabbat

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

No, not in a fever dream, but in the rich tapestry of Jewish legend! According to the Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Solomon, famed for his wisdom, had to r...

Sabbath Candles

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Let’s dip into a little story, found within Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, a treasure trove of rabbinic lore. This one features an ass, an ox, and a farmer who gets a bit more tha...

Temple in Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Jewish folklore is filled with such mysteries, often revealing deeper truths about ourselves and the world around us. Take this story, for instance. It's a tale of trickery, overhe...

Solomon in Battle and Queen

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It wasn't just about knowing things; it was about seeing the world in a different light, about understanding the hidden connections between things. Let's step back into that world,...

Wisdom of Solomon and Talk

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The ancient stories are full of that kind of energy. And no one knew it better than King Solomon, the wisest of all men. Imagine Solomon, holding court, his legendary wisdom radiat...

Birth of Abraham and Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It’s a question that echoes through time, even reaching into the story of the very first Temple in Jerusalem. The construction? Finished! The stones perfectly aligned, the craftsma...