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.

Guarding the Torah and Wouldn

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Jewish tradition understands that struggle, that pull between good and… well, not-so-good. And it offers a surprisingly vivid image of the forces at play. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a...

Suffering of Job and Thou

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to a fascinating, slightly unsettling, passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a captivating work of Jewish literature that retells and expands upon biblical narratives. Here, we enco...

Torah and Wisdom of Avodah

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The rabbis of old, they pondered this question too. And they came up with a beautiful, elegant answer. It’s not just one thing, but a three-legged stool, each leg essential to keep...

Rainbow Promise and Upon

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Our sages pondered these questions for centuries, and their answers, preserved in texts like Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, might surprise you. It's not just about grand pronouncements or...

Rebecca's Transgression of Isaac

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Today, let's delve into a passage from Chapter 16, focusing on the story of Isaac and Rebecca. The story picks up with Abraham's servant, often identified as Eliezer, returning fro...

Chapters of Rabbi Eliezer and Seven

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This ancient text paints a vivid picture of the bridegroom, and it does so by comparing him to… a king! A king is, ideally, someone admired, celebrated, and treated with utmost res...

Moses and the Torah of Omnipresent

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Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, for those unfamiliar, is a fascinating early medieval text, a midrash, that weaves together biblical narrative, legend, and ethical teachings. It's a treasu...

Saga of Saul

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The Book of Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and often imaginative work of Jewish literature, poses this very question. And it answers it with a story of courage, loyalty, and...

Moses and the Dreamer of Sabbath

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It’s more than just a day off. It’s a legacy. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text, offers a beautiful parable to explain why. Imagine a person with incredibly...