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.

Death of Maimonides and Bereishit

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The great medieval philosopher Maimonides, in his "Guide for the Perplexed," grapples with this very question in Chapter 6. He presents two fascinating possibilities. The first sug...

Father: Moses at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

Our sages, zichronam livracha, may their memory be a blessing, were extremely careful to distance themselves from any notion that the Almighty needed His creations or relied on the...

Rabbi Shimon's Offering

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

How did they know which aspect of God they were connecting with? It's a profound question that touches on the very heart of our faith. to a fascinating passage from the tractate Me...

Gates of Heaven and Anpin

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a question that’s plagued theologians and spiritual seekers for centuries. Are we addressing the Infinite, the unknowable source of all creation? Or is there… something more? ...

Rashba and the Ark

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It's not as simple as shouting into the void, that's for sure! According to the Zohar, the central text of Kabbalah, and subsequent Kabbalistic teachings, all our service, all our ...

Covenant of Moses and Anpin

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a question that's occupied mystics for centuries, and one that leads us into some pretty fascinating corners of Kabbalah. , shall we? We begin with the words of Moses himself,...

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...

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...