Temple

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Explore 2,077 Jewish texts related to the theme of Temple, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Destruction of the Temple

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It's not always what you might expect. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, and see. The text begins with a stark sta...

High Priest Enters and Pinchas

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It's more than just saying "thank you." It's a way of connecting with something bigger than ourselves. Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Ps...

Rod and Serpent of Tabernacle

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Think of it as a secret decoder ring for understanding the deeper layers of King David's timeless songs. Today, we're diving into a fascinating little nugget from Midrash Tehillim,...

Balaam and Moses and Sacrifice

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We find this tension beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in a section connected to Psalm 102, a psalm often associated with the suffering of the poor. It begins ...

Rosh Hashanah Before the Altar

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Our tradition has a lot to say about that, especially when it comes to prayer and redemption. to a powerful passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the...

Forefathers of Israel and Samuel

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It’s a question that’s captivated mystics and scholars for centuries. And the answer, as we find it in the ancient teachings, is more intimate, more personal than you might imagine...

Abraham and Creation of Adonai

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One fascinating interpretation of Psalm 104 connects the birds of the sky to the nations of the world. But not in a peaceful, harmonious way. Instead, the midrash suggests these na...

Levites at the Gate and Lebanon

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It talks about the trees of the Lord being "satiated," specifically mentioning the cedars of Lebanon. "The trees of the Lord are satiated, the cedars of Lebanon that He planted." W...

House of David and Elijah

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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...