Shabbat

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Explore 1,109 Jewish texts related to the theme of Shabbat, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Herod Beyond the Firmament

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Leviticus, gives us a glimpse into that idyllic vision. Specifically, it discusses the verse “I ...

Kingdom of King Ahaz

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

Today, we’re diving into a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah 36 that grapples with the legacy of King Ahaz. The verse from Proverbs sets the stage: “One hand to another will ...

David Studies Torah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

We all do. But what if the key to a blessed life was simpler than we think? Psalm 1:1-2 opens with a powerful image: "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wic...

Moses Speaks to God

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

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

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

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

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

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

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

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...

Rabbi Yochanan and the Lawgiver

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, opens by exploring this very idea. It begins with the verse, "For they delight in the Torah of the...

Ascending the Heights and Isaiah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

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...