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We often think of judges as these impartial figures, robed and removed, but Jewish tradition delves into the nitty-gritty of who sits on the beth din (court of law) and what makes ...
to a fascinating snippet from Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 154. The verse from Devarim (Deuteronomy) 17:11 states, "And you shall do according to the thing that they tell y...
Jewish tradition grapples with this tension, too, especially when it comes to interpreting the Torah. What happens when your understanding clashes with that of established authorit...
to a tiny verse from Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy, that holds a surprisingly weighty message about those who "wilfully" refuse to listen. The verse in question, Devarim 1...
Jewish law has some pretty specific ideas about that, especially when it comes to authority. to a fascinating little corner of legal thought from Sifrei Devarim 155, a commentary o...
Specifically, we're looking at section 156. It's a short passage, but packed with insights into how Jewish law was understood and adapted. The text starts with the phrase, "or to t...
Well, let's delve into a fascinating little passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, to unpack this royal riddle. This passage...
We read in 1 Samuel that they yearned to be "like all the nations." But what was really driving that desire? Rabbi Nehorai, as quoted in Sifrei Devarim, gives us a rather startling...
It wasn't just about popularity, that's for sure. The Book of Devarim, Deuteronomy, gives us some fascinating insights, and the Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretation...
