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.

After the Flood and Israelites

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

It’s a question that’s been wrestled with for centuries, and the answers are surprisingly nuanced. Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection...

Gift of Torah

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

It’s a question that's echoed through generations, and one that the ancient sages grappled with deeply. to one small corner of this vast conversation, found in Sifrei Bamidbar, a r...

Rabbi Eliezer and the First Humans

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Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of challah, that golden-brown braided bread we often enjoy on Shabbat and holidays, but with a twist. We're not just talking abo...

When the Rains Came and Commandments

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

The ancient Sifrei Bamidbar, a commentary on the Book of Numbers, grapples with this very idea, specifically in relation to the sin of idolatry. The text starts with a seemingly si...

Secrets Within Torah

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It’s a fascinating, and sometimes surprisingly logical, area of Jewish law. Today, let’s delve into a specific case outlined in Sifrei Bamidbar, a foundational text of Jewish legal...

Secrets Within Torah and Priest

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We're going to untangle a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Numbers. It deals with the tricky topic of unintentional id...

Ishmael at the Dawn of Creation

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We're talking about acting "with a high hand"—b'yad ramah—and the consequences, according to the ancient text Sifrei Bamidbar, are pretty severe. So, what does it mean to act "with...

Tzelafchad and the First Humans

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Today, let's dive into a curious little story from Sifrei Bamidbar, connected to Numbers 15:32. It’s a tale filled with mystery, accusations, and a whole lot of wood! The verse rea...

Shammai: Ishmael and the Origins of the World

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They might seem like a minor detail, but within those knotted threads lies a whole world of meaning. Today, we're diving into Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of ancient rabbinic lega...