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.

Fate of the Sinners and Isaiah

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It wasn't just about following rules, but about something much deeper: our hearts and our eyes. to a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah 10, a section of the great Midrash com...

Shem Faces Judgment

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Bamidbar Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Numbers, dives deep into the prophet Amos's rebuke of those who are "tranquil in Zion" (Amos 6:1). Who are these ...

Wisdom of Solomon of Temple

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Today, we're diving into a fascinating story from Bamidbar Rabbah 10, a section of the larger Midrash Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic homilies and interpretations of the Torah. It...

Samson at the Dawn of Creation

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It's a fascinating passage, brimming with insights about responsibility, destiny, and the power of prayer. The passage opens with a discussion of the nazirite vow, a voluntary comm...

Sin of the First Pair and Rabbis

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This passage in Bamidbar Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Numbers, dives deep into the laws surrounding the nazir (or nazirite) – an individual who takes a...

Power of Repentance

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Sometimes, the smallest details unlock a whole world of understanding. to a passage from Bamidbar Rabbah, specifically section 10, where we explore the laws surrounding a nazir – a...

Wisdom of Aaron and Esau

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It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for millennia. And believe it or not, our ancient texts wrestle with it too. We find a fascinating perspective in Bamidbar Rabbah, specifica...

Moses and Creation of Sinai

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Today, we're diving into Bamidbar Rabbah 11, a section of a Midrash, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Numbers, and we'll find some surprising and hopeful insigh...

Solomon's Song

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Jewish tradition has a lot to say about that moment – that before and after. And it all starts with a verse from Song of Songs: "Behold the bed of Solomon..." (Song of Songs 3:7). ...