Solomon

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Explore 1,580 Jewish texts related to the theme of Solomon, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wonders of Genesis of David

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We all do sometimes. But what if you had a light to guide you? That’s the image at the heart of Midrash Tehillim’s take on Psalm 119:105: "A candle to my feet is Your word, a light...

Doeg and the Origins of the World

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Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 119. It explores this very questi...

David in Solomon's Court

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We've all been there. But what if I told you that neglecting Torah study could actually be… well, a missed opportunity of cosmic proportions? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homi...

David: Mount Sinai and Creation

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It wasn't just about getting a list of rules. According to Midrash Tehillim, it was a moment when the very voice of God became audible to humankind, a unique event in all of creati...

Wisdom of Solomon

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The verse "You are righteous, O Lord, and Your judgments are upright" echoes throughout Jewish thought. The wisdom of King Solomon, in Proverbs 8:8-9, tells us, "In righteousness, ...

Jethro and Creation

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That feeling of a long, hard journey – that's exactly what's captured in the Psalm of Ascents. But it's not just about the struggle; it's about the song that rises with each step. ...

Adam and Eve in Eden

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very idea, specifically in its commentary on Psalm 120. It all begins with a plea: ...

David's Song and Temple

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It’s a very human feeling, and it’s one that resonates powerfully in a story told in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms. Psalm 122, "A...

Destruction of the Temple and Zion

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The passage opens with the powerful image of Mount Zion, unshakeable and eternal: "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever" (Psal...