The Commandments of the Torah, the First Commandment
189) “In the beginning God created.” This is the very first commandment. This commandment is called “the fear of God,” […]
The Zohar
Rabbi Shimon’s Exit from the Cave
185) Rabbi Pinhas was regularly before Rabbi Rehumai, by the shore of the Sea of Galilee. A great and elderly
Torah and Prayer
180) Rabbi Shimon opened and said, “It is written, ‘And Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to
Rejoicing in Holidays and Not Giving to the Poor
174) Rabbi Shimon opened and said, “One who rejoices in holidays and does not give his share to the Creator,
Who Is This
169) Rabbi Elazar opened and said, “Who is it rising from the desert?” “Who is it” is the whole of
Among All the Sages of the Nations of the World, There Are None Like You
161) Rabbi Elazar said, “It is written, ‘Who would not fear You, O King of the nations, for it is
Heaven and Earth
151) Rabbi Shimon opened and said, “In the beginning God created.” We should consider this verse. Anyone who says that
Laila de Kalah [The Night of the Bride]
125) Rabbi Shimon was sitting and studying the Torah on the night when the bride, Malchut, unites with her husband.
Two Points
120) Rabbi Hiya started, “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, a good understanding for all who do
The Donkey Driver
74) Rabbi Elazar went to see Rabbi Yosi, son of Rabbi Shimon, son of Lakunia, his father-in-law, and Rabbi Aba
