Midrash

Sages have said, "Bezalel knew how to combine the letters by which heaven and earth were created." What is the connection between construction and the combination of letters?

Exploring the intricate details of the arks in Jewish tradition reveals deeper meanings and connections, much like understanding the buttons of a complex machine.

Among the descendants of Noah, one name stands out as intriguing and ominous: "And Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth" (Genesis 10:26). Who was Hazarmaveth, and why does his name appear so foreboding?

The Torah instructs the use of "tachash skins" to cover the Tabernacle. What is this mysterious tachash, and why was it given such a significant role?

Was Pharaoh really a little man with a big heart issue? While we haven't uncovered Pharaoh's entire medical history, we're certainly intrigued by his legendary stature.

Why was the Torah not created after the world's creation, and what does the Midrash mean when it says Hashem was creating and destroying worlds?

For a long time, our understanding of ancient Egypt was limited. But with the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphs by Champollion, a wealth of information has emerged from scattered inscriptions, promising new insights.