Prophecy

When the Torah was given at Mount Sinai, all of Israel experienced direct prophecy. However, that revelation was too powerful for them, and they requested that Moses serve as an intermediary between them and God’s word. Following that model, God sent us o...

How does one become a prophet? What is it like to experience prophecy? Does prophecy exist today?

The Rambam describes the nature of prophecy.

This introduction to studying Nevi'im, The Prophets, clarifies what constitutes prophecy, how it works, and the role of the prophet.

Explore the difference between the role of Torah and prophecy, specifically the unique prophecy of Moshe, and learn why Moshe's project prophecy consolidates the integrity of the Torah. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 19 Shoftim)

Our forebears were prophets. Later, prophets and prophetesses guided us, chided us and comforted us.

With the death of the latter prophets Chagai, Zechariah and Malachi, “the spirit of prophecy departed.”

What is the purpose and function of prophecy, and could there be prophets today? Understanding the mitzvah to listen to Torah true prophets and the significance of prophesy.

I was reading the book of Daniel, which is filled with extraordinary and apocalyptic visions. I was amazed to learn that it is not included in the section of the Bible known as the Prophets, and that the Talmud does not even consider Daniel to have been a...

I am thoroughly annoyed with rabbinic interpretations. There seems to be total whitewashing of the stories, just to make the heroes look sinless. Can’t there be a human side to the story too?