Temple

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Explore 2,097 Jewish texts related to the theme of Temple, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Nadav in Heaven

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The story centers around Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aaron, Moses' brother and the High Priest. These two weren’t just any ordinary guys. They were close to the top, practically J...

Nadab and the Origins of the World

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We find ourselves in Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 20, digging into the story of Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, and their brothers Elazar and Itamar. You remember Nadab and ...

Aaron's Transgression and David

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And it's one that the ancient rabbis understood deeply. They wrestled with these feelings in their interpretations of scripture, offering us a timeless roadmap for finding strength...

Samael Among the Heavenly Host

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Like someone's pointing out all your flaws, comparing you to others, and generally making you feel... unworthy? Well, according to some ancient Jewish texts, even the Israelites fa...

Hidden Secrets of Creation and Holies

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What would you bring with you? What could possibly prepare you for such an encounter? Well, Rabbi Yudan, in Vayikra Rabbah 21, offers a fascinating perspective. He interprets the v...

Moses: Aaron in Joseph's Time

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That feeling, that ache of separation, is what this week’s portion of Vayikra Rabbah (Leviticus Rabbah) touches upon. It centers around a seemingly simple phrase in Leviticus 16:2:...

Rabbi Shimon's Journey and Akiva

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It's a story about dedication to Torah study, unexpected homecomings, and maybe, just maybe, the importance of knocking before you enter. The story begins with two renowned scholar...

Aaron and Moses of Temple

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Leviticus, and see what secrets we can uncov...

Wisdom of Solomon and Priest

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The ancient rabbis certainly did! They saw profound symbolism woven into every thread, especially when it came to the garments of the Kohen Gadol, the High Priest. : the High Pries...