Soul

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The five levels of the soul, reincarnation, the journey after death, and the spark of divinity within every person.

David Questions Why the Judges Stay Silent

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That tension is at the heart of our story today, drawn from Midrash Tehillim 58, a beautiful exploration of Psalm 58. It grapples with a difficult question: "Do not destroy the con...

Michal in David's Court

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This idea – the power of partnership, the strength in numbers – echoes throughout Jewish tradition. And it’s right there at the heart of Midrash Tehillim 59. The verse from Ecclesi...

In God Alone Does My Soul Find True Rest

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It’s a profound truth. The text opens with a connection to Psalm 62, "For the conductor, on the hands of the dove. Yet my soul is silent only to God." It then immediately leaps int...

When the Powerless Called Out and God Answered

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We’ve all been there. And it’s in those moments, when we feel most powerless, that the ancient wisdom of the Jewish tradition offers a lifeline. Consider these words from Midrash T...

Stars and Firmament of Chiya

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, grapples with this very idea. Specifically, Midrash Tehillim 62 invites us to ponder the constant, almost i...

Edom in Paradise

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King David certainly did. And his words, captured in Psalm 63, resonate across the ages, a testament to a soul seeking connection with the Divine. “My God, I seek You early,” David...

What Moses and Daniel Saw of the World to Come

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We get glimpses, whispers really, throughout our sacred texts. And some of those glimpses are...well, let's just say they're unexpected. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpret...

The Eternal Sabbath That Awaits at the End of Days

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The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, gives us some pretty wild and wonderful glimpses into that future. It all starts with a frust...

Visions of Daniel

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That feeling of being utterly, achingly, lost… it's not new. Our ancestors knew it well. Let’s turn to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psa...

Habakkuk Faces Judgment

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That feeling… it’s ancient. It echoes through the generations, a universal human experience, especially when faced with hardship and uncertainty. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of ...

Asaph Before the Flood

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It’s more than just nostalgia, more than just remembering the "good old days." It's about survival. Spiritual survival. And that's exactly what Midrash Tehillim, a collection of ra...

Manna from Heaven of Shimon

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We're about to dive into a fascinating slice of Jewish tradition from Midrash Tehillim, specifically Psalm 78, that does just that, exploring the story of the Israelites in the des...

The Eruv and the Quail That Buried the Israelites

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They turned to midrash, a method of interpreting scripture that fills in gaps, answers questions, and breathes life into the text. Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage fr...

Blood Poured Like Water and the Cry for Justice

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The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, really digs into the raw pain and frustration expressed in that particular psalm. It’s a power...

My Soul Longs and Faints for the House of God

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That very feeling echoes through Jewish history. "My soul longs and faints for the house of the Lord" (Psalm 84:3). This verse, seemingly about the Beit Hamikdash, the Temple in Je...

The Primordial Light That God Hid for the Righteous

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating glimpse into this bond, specifically in its commentary on Psalm 85, attribute...

Kingdom of David of Judah

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King David certainly knew that feeling. And the ancient rabbis, through the lens of Midrash Tehillim (a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms), explored this very hum...

Soul of Bar Kappara

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That feeling, that tension, it's something the ancient sages grappled with too. And they found a powerful way to express it through prayer, a connection to something larger than th...

David Asked God to Guide Him Even When He Strayed

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King David certainly did. And in the book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 86, we find him pleading: "My Lord, guide me in Your path." But it's not just a simple request. According to...

Why Moses Is Called the Man of God in the Psalms

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It seems like a simple title, but Midrash Tehillim 90, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, dives deep into what that name really means. It's not just ab...

Abraham and Sarah as God's Servants in Psalm 90

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That feeling, that connection, is something Jewish tradition has explored for centuries. And one beautiful place where we find this idea expressed is in Midrash Tehillim, a collect...

Moses and Solomon Venture Beyond the Firmament

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The mystics certainly did. to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim (a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms) that explores just that, focusing on Psa...

Whoever Dwells in the Shelter of the Most High

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Psalm 91 is all about that feeling, and Midrash Tehillim—an ancient collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms—dives deep into its meaning. The verse declares, "I...

A Thousand May Fall but You Will Stand Firm

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The verse we're looking at is "Let a thousand fall from your side." Now, what does that even mean? Rabbi Yitzhak offers a compelling idea: He connects this verse to the mitzvah (co...

Sabbath — Adam at the Dawn of Creation

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It's more than just challah and candles, you know. According to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, the Sabbath is a powerful, almost tangib...

Primordial Waters of Chaos and How God Restrained Them

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The ancient rabbis certainly did, and they wove some incredible tales to help us understand it. to one, found in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the B...

David Sings of Justice and Mercy in One Breath

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The ancient rabbis wrestled with these ideas too, and left us some incredible insights in a collection called Midrash Tehillim, a deep dive into the Book of Psalms. Let's unpack a ...

David Compares His Days to Withered Grass

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It turns out, King David himself might have felt the same way. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, delves into the complexities of Psa...

David Blesses God for Healing Body and Soul

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It's easy to take it all for granted, this amazing vessel that carries us through life. But maybe King David was onto something when he sang, "Bless the Lord, O my soul." That line...

The Veil Between This World and the World of Praise

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Midrash, the art of interpreting scripture through storytelling, gives us some fascinating ways to ponder that very question. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of mi...

Where Is the Soul and Where Is God's Place

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, offers a breathtaking insight into the unknowability of God’s presence. It begins with King David's h...

Rabbi Gamliel Beyond the Firmament

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As we learn from Midrash Tehillim, it’s a question that might be missing the point entirely. The Midrash, a collection of rabbinic teachings interpreting the Book of Psalms, tells ...

How God Renews the Soul Like an Eagle in Flight

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We often take the everyday wonders around us for granted, don't we? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings that illuminate the Book of Psalms, encourages us to do jus...

God's Forgiveness Flows Like Rain on Parched Earth

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A simple statement: "Doing righteous deeds is of the Lord." But it’s what follows that truly captivates. Rabbi Yitzhak proclaims that everything is in abundance. Righteous deeds in...

Why David Felt Pursued by Angels and Enemies Alike

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Or maybe, on a less pleasant day, like you're being... pursued? Jewish tradition has a fascinating way of explaining these feelings. It’s not just paranoia, friends. According to M...

Levi and Divine Judgment

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We often think of the sea as a place of mystery, teeming with life we can barely imagine. But according to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalm...

When Will the Face of the Earth Be Renewed

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, suggests it's tied to a future time when "the face of the earth is renewed," a time when God's gl...

Beruria's Bold Challenge to Pray for the Wicked

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The ancient rabbis grappled with similar feelings, exploring themes of fate, justice, and the power of prayer. to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbi...

Sarah — Kingdom of Abraham

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. And they found evidence of it woven throughout the stories of our ancestors. to a fascinating little gem from Midrash Tehillim (a collection of ra...

The Ancient Promises God Made to the Patriarchs

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Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives into this very idea. Specifically, it unpacks the verse, "I will give thanks to the...

Who Are the True Servants of God in the Psalms

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The verse "These are the servants of the Lord" might seem simple. But the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) sees something deeper. It connects this phrase directly to the ...

When the Sea Fled and the Mountains Trembled

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That’s kind of the feeling behind Psalm 114, and the Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into the joy and gratitude expr...

Precious — Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, gives us a list of ten things that are dear to the Holy One. And you might be surprised by what m...

Israel Called Out to God From Egypt in Every Language

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It's a theme beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its interpretation of Psalm 118. This isn't just about ancient history; it's about a relationship – a dialogu...

The Rejected Stone That Became the Cornerstone

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Jewish tradition has a powerful message about precisely that – the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone. Where do we find this idea? It springs from Midrash Tehillim, a collecti...

David's Journey and the Throne

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Our tradition is full of stories that remind us that even the most unexpected journeys can lead to greatness. Take David, for example. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic i...

Those Who Never Act in Anger Walk in Torah

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, wrestles with this very question in its exploration of Psalm 119. It zeroes in on a seemingly simp...

Hiding Torah in Your Heart as a Shield Against Sin

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We all do. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon, a way to shield yourself from that negative influence? The sages of old believed that the answer lies within the Torah it...