Wisdom

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Explore 1,671 Jewish texts related to the theme of Wisdom, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wisdom of Jeremiah and Eitan

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The prophet Jeremiah, in the name of God, tells us no. "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom...but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am t...

Birth of Moshe

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A prayer attributed to Moshe, the man of God. It’s a powerful opening, immediately grounding us in the foundational narrative of the Jewish people: "Before the mountains were born,...

Messianic Hope and Chanina

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That sense of urgency, of wrestling with our mortality, is something that's been contemplated for millennia. And it’s right there, at the heart of Psalm 90, which is explored in Mi...

Descent to Sheol

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very conundrum in its commentary on Psalm 92. It begins with a powerful quest...

Messiah at the Dawn of Creation

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, uses the image of the palm tree in Psalm 92 to unlock a fascinating perspective on the righteous,...

Adam: Moses and Creation

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And wouldn't you know it, our tradition has some fascinating perspectives on this very issue, especially when it comes to our relationship with the Divine. to a passage from Midras...

Patriarchal Covenant and Moses

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to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 93. The passage begins with a powerful statement: "Your te...

Seven Heavens and Nahum

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Psalm 94:1 cries out, "God of vengeance, shine forth!" And in Midrash Tehillim, the collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, this verse opens a fascinating door into...

David and His Mighty Men and Miracles

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It's easy to take it all for granted, this amazing vessel that carries us through life. But maybe King David was onto something when he sang, "Bless the Lord, O my soul." That line...