R. Shlomo Carlebach
“The Torah is a commentary on the world, and the world is a commentary on the Torah.”
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?
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.
Latest Post
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Story of Judah and Tamar
A story about women empowerment.
So much to say about it, but it is important to remember the social and cultural context of the story.
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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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The story so far. Chapters 1 to 36
Not much to say, just that it looks cool!Two versions, just because I could not decide which one is better. The only difference is curved vs straight lines!
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Parshat Bereshit
This map shows the relations between the characters in the Bereshit Parsha.
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Parshat Noah
Noah Parsha Map, based on the text connections in the text by verse.
Bunch of names and the children of children that begot some children.
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Bereshit | Lech Lecha | Parsha
Parshat Lech Lecha
A map of Lech Lecha Parsha with and without family relations, based on the text connections in the text by verse.
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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! -
Parshat Vayera – The stories in the text
As seen in the previous post, there are many stories on this week’s Parsha. I have created smaller maps to explore and visualize them.
I have individual maps for each of the sub-stories that will be shared in a later post
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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 – […]
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Story 29 – Burial of 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 – Story 29 – Burial of Sarah. (this post!) – Story 30 – Finding Becky – Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca – Story 32 – […]
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Story 30 – Finding Becky
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 – Story 29 – Burial of Sarah – Story 30 – Finding Becky(this post!) – Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca – Story 32 – Abraham’s […]
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Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca
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 – Story 29 – Burial of Sarah – Story 30 – Finding Becky – Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca (this post!) – Story 32 – […]
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Story 32 – Abraham’s Offspring
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 – Story 29 – Burial of Sarah – Story 30 – Finding Becky – Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca – Story 32 – Abraham’s Offspring […]
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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”! -
Parshat Toldot – The stories in the text
Here are the stories from Parshat Toldot.
From the pregnancy, birthright, the return of Abimielech, Esau’s bad luck and decisions and Jacob running away to find a wife! -
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 […]
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Parsha Vayishlach
Quick entry… I’ll update it Sunday
This is the one Parsha I was dreading…
It contains my most dreaded Chapter 36. It is just a bunch of names… and more names.In the end, the whole thing seems to be a set-up for Amalek.
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Parsha Vayishlach – The stories in the text
Vayishlach: The Stories in the Text!
So much drama!
There is an abduction/r*pe.
And a massacre.
And even a hip displacement!!!
The Horror!
Dreams, ladders, divine beings and list of people… SO MANY PEOPLE!And Amalek makes his first appearance!
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The story so far. Chapters 1 to 36
Not much to say, just that it looks cool!Two versions, just because I could not decide which one is better. The only difference is curved vs straight lines!
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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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Story of Judah and Tamar
A story about women empowerment.
So much to say about it, but it is important to remember the social and cultural context of the story.
