“The Torah is a commentary on the world, and the world is a commentary on the Torah.” 

R. Shlomo Carlebach

Join me on my weekly exploration of the Torah as a network. This is an ongoing project, that with time I hope it’ll be ready to be shared with the world!

And we know we live in a cosmos. So the Torah is a commentary on the Cosmos.

I can’t help but wonder: what is at the centre of this Cosmos?

The story so far: Bereshit Chapter 1 to Chapter 36 (Curved edges)
The story so far: Bereshit Chapter 1 to Chapter 36

Mapping the bible has been done before. And in many really good and interesting ways.

I am not trying to reinvent the wheel or to discover something new and unique that somehow has been hidden for 3500 years!

With this project, I am combining both my passion for learning and my interest in doing co-relational maps, something I do for work, and as a hobby.

The maps are done with a method that I’ve been putting together for the last few years, that includes using a Qualitative Data Analysis software or QDA for short (it is not as fancy as it sounds, all the work is done manually) some custom made scripts/software, Gephi (for the mapping) and Affinity Designer for extra graphic edits.

I am not in any way related or endorsed by any of the parent companies or organizations that own and/or develop the software. I just want to indicate here that there is no magic behind it. Well, the custom script was done by request based on what I needed, to convert the QDA file into something that GEPHI can read.



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Vayeshev Parsha Map. All nodes, based on the text. Characters, Deities
Parsha | Vayeshev

Parsha Vayeshev

Here is last’s week’s Parsha, Vayeshev.There are three main stories, two of them connected with this week’s Parsha (Miketz): Story of Joseph and his brothers. Story of Joseph in Egypt Story of Judah and Tamar. – This is probably one of the coolest stories in the whole Tanakh! Joseph is the favourite son. He is, […]

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Vayera Parsha Map, based on the text connections in the text by verse.
Parsha | Vayera

Parshat Vayera

Definitely part of the Top Ten. Not my favourite, but full of known hits! There is a lot to unpack in this parsha, on each one of the stories:
The Akedah; Sarah and Isaac; Sarah and Hagar; Sodom, Gomorra and Lot; and the introduction of Rebecca in the text!

Chayei Sarah Parsha Map Version 0, All nodes, based on the text connections in the text by verse with relations.
Chayei Sarah | Parsha

Parshat Chayei Sarah

My blog post might be too long for you, and it is. Believe me. I wrote it! That’s why I’ve divided it into multiple parts – Parshat Chayei Sarah (this post!) – Story 29 – Burial of Sarah – Story 30 – Finding Becky – Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca – Story 32 – […]

Toldot Parsha Map. All nodes, based on the text connections in the text by verse with relations.
Parsha | Toldot

Parsha Toldot

Toldot, or the story of a really dysfunctional family.

There are twins, a sibling silvery, the Sister-Wife and the really important fact that there are a limited number of blessings in the desert!

And my all-time favorite:
“My birthright for a plate of lentils”!

Vayetzei Parsha Map. All nodes, based on the text. Characters, Deities and Relations V2
Parsha | Vayetzei

Parsha Vayetzei

This week things have been hectic with work, proposals and grants and everyday things, so my maps (that someone I am calling more and more often Visualisations) are a bit behind, but I am working on it! The Story So, Vayetsei is here and we reach the second half of the Family Saga: Jacob’s Journey […]

Vayeshev Parsha Map. All nodes, based on the text. Characters, Deities
Parsha | Vayeshev

Parsha Vayeshev

Here is last’s week’s Parsha, Vayeshev.There are three main stories, two of them connected with this week’s Parsha (Miketz): Story of Joseph and his brothers. Story of Joseph in Egypt Story of Judah and Tamar. – This is probably one of the coolest stories in the whole Tanakh! Joseph is the favourite son. He is, […]