Torah

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Explore 3,627 Jewish texts related to the theme of Torah, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Elijah Ascends to Heaven and Jose

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Take Elijah, for instance. We often think of him as this larger-than-life figure, the fiery prophet who challenged the priests of Baal and ascended to heaven in a whirlwind. But ev...

Elijah's Transgression

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Sometimes, it takes a little nudge from an unexpected source. Turns out, even the prophet Elijah was in the business of fostering future greatness. According to Ginzberg's retellin...

Elijah Before the Flood

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It's almost impossible to overstate it. And the prophet Elijah, or Eliyahu, plays a key role in driving that point home in some of the most beloved stories. Ginzberg, in Legends of...

Elijah and the Angels

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Jewish tradition is filled with stories of those who tried, and one of the most fascinating involves a young couple, a mysterious beggar, and the Angel of Death himself. Imagine a ...

Elijah and the Patriarchs of Elkanah

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The one who visits to herald the coming of the Messiah. But his influence stretches far beyond that single night. According to tradition, Elijah wasn't just hanging around offering...

Teachings of Isaac and Elijah

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Sometimes, the answer might surprise you. Let's talk about Rabbi Isaac Loria, also known as the Ari, the Lion – a pivotal figure in Kabbalah. His teachings marked such a radical sh...

Elijah in Battle and Messiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

But Elijah's not just about dramatic showdowns with false gods – that was just the warm-up! The real action starts in the days of the Messiah. : the world needs a serious fixer-upp...

Marriage of Elisha

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The story of Elisha and his disciple Gehazi is a potent reminder. Elisha, a prophet of great stature, had taken Gehazi under his wing. But Gehazi, alas, was deeply flawed. Despite ...

Jonah and the Great Fish of Leviathan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We all know the story of Jonah, but some of the ancient legends surrounding this famous prophet are truly wild. Imagine this: when God created the world, He also created a special ...