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Aggadah: (lit. "lore or narrative"); the portions of the Talmud and Midrash which contain homiletic expositions of the Bible, parables, stories, maxims, etc., in contradistinction to Halachah
Translations and renditions of stories from the Midrash and the Talmud
Translations and renditions of stories from the Midrash and the Talmud
Stories mythical and mystical, with messages so pertinent they can only be told from far-off lands...
A story from the Midrash.
Yosef was a poor man who spent all his money on Shabbat. He bought a giant fish right before Shabbat and was richly rewarded for his devotion to Shabbat
A tale of two reckless (and helpless) fathers
The father frequently staggered around in public, even collapsing in a drunken heap in the gutter. He became the object of mockery and ridicule.
The pit is dark and deep, and the chances of the prince ever climbing out are slim-to-none.
The entourage came across a half-frozen girl, and the king instructed his doctor to spare no effort in reviving her.
Rabbi Yaakov Kranz (1741–1804), the Maggid (Preacher) of Dubno, was known for his ability to make almost any point by way of a parable.
A Torah scholar was once traveling by ship together with many merchants, each transporting his wares. To while away the time, they took turns describing their goods and boasting of their business acumen. Finally they turned to the scholar, who had been bu...
“Just as your union began with feasting, let your parting of ways be similarly celebrated.”
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