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.

Shabbat Receives the Torah

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

It all boils down to a delicate balance, a dance between the sacred and the serene. to a seemingly simple verse in Bamidbar, the Book of Numbers, to unpack this very idea. The vers...

Chodesh: Ishmael at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

The Torah tells us, "And in the beginnings of your months, you shall offer a burnt-offering to the L-rd" (Bamidbar 28:11). But what exactly is the purpose of this specific instruct...

Pesach and Adam

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

In Jewish law, this creates a state of ritual impurity, or tumah. It's a pretty unsettling thought, isn’t it? So, how do we atone for this accidental transgression? Well, Sifrei Ba...

Holy Sanctuary

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

It's a delicate dance, isn't it? And the ancient texts, like Sifrei Bamidbar, offer us a glimpse into the intricacies of that dance. Specifically, we’re looking at Numbers (Bamidba...

Rabbi Akiva and the Torah

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

According to Bamidbar (Numbers) 28:31, “Unblemished shall they be for you, and their libations.” This isn’t just about offering something; it's about offering the best. The text dr...

Before the Fall and Jerusalem

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

The word atzeret (עצרת) appears in Bamidbar, or the Book of Numbers (29:35), in the context of Shmini Atzeret, the "eighth day" that follows the seven days of Sukkot, the Festival ...

Moses Speaks to God and Sacrifice

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

But sometimes, digging into those nitty-gritty bits reveals surprising insights about how our ancestors thought about connecting with the Divine. Let's take a peek into a passage f...

Moses in Battle

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

It seems like a simple question, but in the world of Jewish law and tradition, even something as seemingly straightforward as who speaks to Moses first becomes a subject of deep co...

Sweetness of Torah

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

We've all been there. But what does Jewish law say about the power – and responsibility – of our words? This week, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a M...