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.

King Messiah Awaits the Messiah

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It speaks of three incredible gifts that the Holy One, blessed be He, will bestow upon Israel in the days to come. Think of it as a divine promise, whispered through the ages. What...

Death of Rabbi Eliezer and Chajj

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Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text, gives us a deeper dive. On the second day, this text tells us, the Holy One, blessed be He, didn't just create the firmam...

When God Created and Molad

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You're not alone. Our ancestors, too, gazed at the stars, seeking meaning and guidance in their celestial dance. And according to ancient Jewish wisdom, that dance holds profound s...

Abraham: Shem and the Ark

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Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and sometimes enigmatic text, sheds light on this very question. It tells us that the sun marks the days, and the moon the nights, their cycle...

Birth of Josiah

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Rabbi Nathaniel tells us something remarkable: 300 years before Josiah was even born, his name was already being mentioned! The proof text? 1 Kings 13:2: "Behold, a child shall be ...

Adam's Transgression and There

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Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating text compiling midrashic stories and interpretations, dives right into this idea. It opens with a powerful verse from Psalms: "How great are T...

Lamp of Wisdom and Likewise

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Our tradition teaches us that we are deeply influenced by our surroundings, and especially by the people we choose to spend our time with. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating ear...

Abraham and the Patriarchs

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The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating ancient Jewish text that retells and expands upon biblical narratives, offers a compelling example through the story of Lot. We all know L...

Abimelech Among the Heavenly Host

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That's exactly what happened to Abimelech. We find this story tucked away in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and somewhat enigmatic work of Jewish literature. In chapter 26, ...