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.

Holy Temple Among the Fathers

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The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic teachings on the Bible, sheds light on this very question, drawing from Psalm 87:1-2: "Of the sons of Korah, a song with musical accom...

Life of Moses and Berakhiah

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Turns out, the ancient rabbis grappled with similar questions about our relationship with the Divine. How can we reconcile God's infinite power with our own finite abilities? The Y...

The Binding of Isaac and Aravnah

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The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Bible, offers us fascinating glimpses into these connections. Let's look at one small piece, specifically Yalkut Shi...

Esther: Haman and the Origins of the World

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The story of Haman, the villain of the Purim story, is full of them. And according to the Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Bible, Haman's plot to annihil...

The Ten Commandments and Aleph

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The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Hebrew Bible, offers a breathtaking glimpse into just that moment. Rabbi Yochanan tells us that the world was create...

Torah as Blueprint and Aleph

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Ever stop to think about the power of "one?" It's a seemingly simple concept, a single digit, but in Jewish tradition, it resonates with profound meaning, echoing through the cosmo...

When God Created and Alef

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And, as with many things in Jewish tradition, there isn't just one answer. There are layers, nuances, and profound insights waiting to be uncovered. One interpretation, found in th...

Tanakh and the Torah

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The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), shares this fascinating perspective. It recounts a dialogue between God and the Torah bef...

Joseph and the Patriarchs of Rebbe

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She relentlessly pursued him, but he resisted. But the Yalkut Shimoni, that incredible compilation of Midrashic interpretations, gives us a glimpse behind the curtain. Rebbe – and ...