Wisdom

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Explore 1,538 Jewish texts related to the theme of Wisdom, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Court of Solomon

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to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 4, which wrestles with the verse, "Also for the soul to be without knowledge is not good, and one who hastens wit...

Shem and Divine Judgment

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to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrash, or interpretive commentary, on the Book of Leviticus, that touches upon this very issue. The passage opens with a quote fro...

Saga of Joseph and Sacrifice

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The passage opens with a quote from Leviticus 4:15, describing the ritual of the elders laying their hands on the head of a bull before it's sacrificed. "The elders of the congrega...

Akhan and Creation

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The Torah portion of Vayikra (Leviticus) dives deep into the intricate world of offerings, and Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of Leviticus, sheds light on...

Adam and Creation of Wisdom

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It's not just a random number; it's a gateway to understanding creation, wisdom, and our very place in the world. this idea through a fascinating interpretation found in Vayikra Ra...

Gog and Solomon

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The rabbis of old certainly did, and they painted some pretty wild pictures! One fascinating glimpse comes from Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book...

Light of the First Day and Kappara

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It's not just a book; it's a whole universe of wisdom, layered and complex. to a fascinating interpretation from Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 11, where the sage Bar Kappara...

Betzalel and the Lawgiver of Abba

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It's more than just a building; it's a microcosm of the universe, a testament to divine wisdom. And the rabbis of old? They were masters at unlocking those secrets. to a fascinatin...

Aaron in Battle and Moses

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Today, we’re diving into a passage from Vayikra Rabbah 13 that explores just that. It all starts with the verse, "The Lord spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying to them" (Leviticus 1...