Jewish Texts

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Midrash Rabbah

Rabbinic interpretations and discussions of the Bible.

Who Was Jacob?

The father of the children of Israel.

The Ten Plagues

Of blood, frogs, hail and more.

Psalms as the Ultimate Self-Help Tool

These 150 biblical poems offer a spiritual reservoir in difficult times.

Fringe Story

A reminder to participate in, and not just observe, the world around us

Kabbalah & Jewish Prayer

By adding new hymns, prayers, and meditations, medieval Jewish mystics reframed Jewish worship in their own esoteric terms.

The Covenant of Fertility

Fertility of the womb and fertility of the land are divine gifts.

The Dutiful Student

Moses as a model of one who seeks greater understanding

Never Return to Egypt

Resisting the temptation to return, geographically or psychologically, to the site of our bondage.

The Kosher Turkey Debate

Dealing with disagreements in interpretation of the law.

Did Esau Have ADD/ADHD?

It is important to see the value in Esau as well as Jacob.

Balancing the Needs of Home and Community

Why did Abraham beg for mercy for the city of Sodom but not for his son Isaac?

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