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.

Acts of Creation and Shabbat

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It's a pretty radical concept, really. Shemot Rabbah, a classic collection of Midrash on the Book of Exodus, dives right into this. It starts with the verse "These are the ordinanc...

Divine Presence of Isaiah

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Shemot Rabbah, a treasure trove of interpretations on the Book of Exodus, brings us a powerful insight through a teaching connected to the verse, "These are the ordinances" (Exodus...

The Golden Calf

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It happened. And the story, found in Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, is It all starts after the Golden Calf incident. Moses, understa...

Moses and the Origins of the World

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Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, gives us a fascinating glimpse into the behind-the-scenes preparations for this monumental task. It a...

Edom Among the Fathers

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It wasn't just about aesthetics or availability. According to Shemot Rabbah, it was a symbolic statement about history, power, and ultimately, redemption. We read in Exodus 25:3, "...

Moses and the Heavenly Realms and the Tabernacle

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The ancient rabbis certainly understood that feeling. a fascinating Midrash that speaks directly to that sense of inadequacy, and how we can overcome it. The passage comes from She...

Kehat at the Dawn of Creation

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According to Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, there are four specific things that God longs for from His creation. The passage begins ...

Moses and David of From

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In Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, we find a fascinating exchange. God tells Moses, "And you, draw near to you." Now, Moses isn't exa...

Olive Branch and Shimon

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It’s a question that delves into the very heart of our tradition, and Shemot Rabbah (Exodus Rabbah) offers some pretty powerful insights. Let's unpack it. The verse in question is ...