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The Torah, in the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), anticipates this feeling when the Israelites finally inherit the land. Specifically, we’re looking at Sifrei Devarim 180, a passage...
Jewish tradition offers a fascinating, and surprisingly compassionate, solution to that feeling, a concept tied directly to the idea of accidental wrongdoing and the need for sanct...
The Torah, in the Book of Deuteronomy, actually makes provision for that. It speaks of cities of refuge, places of safety for those who have committed unintentional manslaughter. B...
We're diving into a corner of Jewish law that deals with accidental manslaughter, and the desperate flight to safety. Specifically, a passage from Sifrei Devarim, a legal commentar...
We’re looking at the verses dealing with the arei miklat, the cities of refuge. These were designated places where someone who accidentally killed another person could flee and fin...
Our tradition actually has something to say about that – about how long it takes for someone to become a "foe." And it's surprisingly specific. The Sifrei Devarim, a legal midrash ...
We’re diving into a seemingly minor verse in Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy, to uncover some surprisingly weighty ideas. Specifically, we're looking at Deuteronomy 19:5. Re...
Jewish tradition grapples with that very idea, especially when it comes to accidental death and the complex concepts of justice, responsibility, and redemption. to a fascinating pa...
It’s not just stories and commandments; it’s also a practical guide to justice. to a tiny but fascinating corner of it: the laws of exile. Remember, in ancient times, accidental ma...
