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Ketuvim – Writings

Ketuvim / Writings is the 3rd section of the Jewish Bible (Tanach). Included are Psalms, Proverbs, Job, 5 Megillot, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Chronicles.

Ruth 1:16-17 – Where You Go

May 28, 2025

After the death of her husband and sons, Naomi decides to go home to Bethlehem. She tells her daughters-in-law that they should return to Moab.

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Categories Book of Ruth, Ketuvim - Writings Tags commandments, Daat Mikra, Rashi, Ruth

Esther 1:4 – 180 Days

March 12, 2025

Megillat Esther begins with King Ahasuerus hosting a massive banquet for 180 days. Or maybe it was only 7 days?

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags Esther, king - melech, Megillat Esther, Purim, Vilna Gaon - GRA

Book of Ruth Overview

May 28, 2025April 5, 2024

The Book of Ruth in the Bible is short, but filled with important lessons. This overview of the book will introduce several of them to you.

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Categories Book of Ruth, Ketuvim - Writings Tags Ruth

The Five Megillot

March 12, 2025March 14, 2024

The word megillah has several meanings depending upon the context of its use. This article will explain all of those meanings.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Yom Tov - Festivals Tags Esther, Megillat Esther, Purim

Book of Ruth Outline and Summary

May 28, 2025March 6, 2024

The biblical book of Ruth begins with a story of famine. It ends with the joy of birth and celebrating the genealogy of King David. In between it relates acts of kindness and dedication which have inspired generations.

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Categories Book of Ruth, Ketuvim - Writings Tags Ruth

Psalm 130 – Out of the Depths

November 7, 2024January 3, 2024

Psalm 130 is a short psalm with only 8 verses. However, these verses contain important lessons for us. For example, no matter what the circumstances, God’s power of forgiveness is available.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags Daat Mikra, Malbim, sin

Psalm 121 – God’s Protection

January 3, 2024November 16, 2023

Psalm 121 is about a solitary individual facing a threat and wondering if there is anyone who will help him. He expresses his trust that God will help him.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags bitachon - trust, Daat Mikra, Jacob - Yaakov

The 7 Prophetesses of Israel

January 3, 2024May 31, 2023

According to Jewish tradition in addition to the 48 prophets there were also 7 prophetesses. Fortunately, the Gemara tells us exactly who they were.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Neviim - Prophets Tags Esther, Megillat Esther, Miriam, prophet, Purim, Sarah - Sarai, Seder Olam, Talmud - Gemara

The 48 Jewish Prophets

December 11, 2024May 29, 2023

According to Jewish tradition there were 48 prophets. However, there is some dispute about exactly who they were.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Neviim - Prophets Tags prophet, Rashi, Seder Olam, Vilna Gaon - GRA

Queen Esther in the Bible

April 4, 2024May 12, 2023

This article is part of a series about the queens in the Bible.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Yom Tov - Festivals Tags Esther, Megillat Esther, Purim, queen - malkah
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