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.

Infinite One and the Lawgiver

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a question that has occupied countless scholars, mystics, and everyday spiritual seekers for centuries. And the answer, as we find when delving into the intricate world of Kab...

Kadmon: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

This is a tricky concept, one that's tripped up even seasoned students of Kabbalah. We're diving deep into the nature of the Divine, grappling with ideas about creation, generation...

Moses Beyond the Firmament and Kabbalists

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The answer, as with so many profound questions, lies deep within Jewish tradition, and grapples with some pretty mind-bending concepts, especially when we delve into Kabbalah. But ...

Modim: Ruth at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

Maybe you enthusiastically shouted "Amen!" a few too many times, or perhaps you lingered a little too long on the "Modim" (we give thanks) during the Amidah. Turns out, there's a s...

Rabbi Elazar and Creation of Merkavah

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

And it's a desire that sometimes leads to conflict, as we see when examining certain debates within Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. In this particular instance, we're divi...

Maimonides at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The question of creation... it's one that's gripped humanity for millennia, isn't it? How did it all begin? Was there a before? And if so, what was it like? The rabbis of old grapp...

Maharitz and the Origins of the World

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a recurring theme in Jewish thought, this tension between reason and revelation. The Kabbalists, those mystics who plumb the depths of Jewish esotericism, they didn’t hold bac...

Rabbi Shimon and the Origins of the World

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a story of intense debate, careful consideration, and a deep commitment to preserving the integrity of Jewish law and thought. It’s a reminder that tradition isn’t static; it’...

Oral Torah and Rambam

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The Jewish tradition grapples with this very question, and it's a fascinating journey to explore. Now, Rabbi Tzadok ben Yechiel, in the book "Ravid HaZahav," makes a crucial distin...