Torah

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Explore 4,111 Jewish texts related to the theme of Torah, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Habakkuk and the Lawgiver

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It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for ages, and it’s something the ancient rabbis wrestled with too. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalm...

David the Shepherd King and Gittith

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Our sages explored this very feeling, using the image of the harvest and the vintage to understand the delicate timing of redemption. It's all there in Midrash Tehillim, a collecti...

Adam and the Origins of the World

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We often picture them as these serene, obedient beings, but some ancient texts paint a different picture. A picture where angels actually… argue with God. That's exactly what we fi...

Mount Sinai and Creation

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It’s not just about remembering a historical event; it’s about something far more profound. Midrash Tehillim 8, a commentary on the Book of Psalms, delves into the very heart of th...

Wisdom of Solomon and Yashar

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Why we don't have all the answers, especially when it comes to the big questions like, "What's the ultimate reward for doing good?" Midrash Tehillim 9, a beautiful exploration with...

Evil Inclination

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Jewish tradition has a name for these dueling forces: the yetzer hatov and the yetzer hara – the inclination to good and the inclination to evil. Midrash Tehillim, a fascinating co...

Warriors of Heaven and Samuel

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And it’s in his words, preserved in the Book of Psalms, that we often find solace and, perhaps surprisingly, a roadmap through those very times. Today, let's delve into a passage f...

Studying Torah and Universe

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What then? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful glimpse into this very idea. It puts words in the mouths of the peop...

Constantine Receives the Torah

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. Midrash Tehillim, a fascinating collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, wrestles with this very idea. Psalm 9:6, "The enemy's swords ...