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It turns out, quite a bit. to a fascinating little corner of Jewish law that deals with exactly this scenario. We're turning to Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 194. Sifrei Dev...
It wasn't just about strategy. It was about the soul. Sifrei Devarim, a part of the larger collection of legal midrashim connected to the Book of Deuteronomy, gives us a fascinatin...
It's like peeling back layers of an onion, each layer revealing a new nuance, a deeper understanding. Today, let's delve into a fascinating corner of Jewish agricultural law, speci...
We often think of exemptions for medical reasons, or perhaps conscientious objection. But in ancient Israel, the reasons for being sent home from war were... well, let's just say t...
Specifically, we're looking at Sifrei Devarim 196. It deals with exemptions from military service – a topic that’s always relevant, isn't it? The passage starts with a seemingly si...
Deuteronomy, or Devarim in Hebrew, chapter 20 verse 8, gives us a glimpse into this often-overlooked role. It says, "Then the officers shall speak further to the people..." It soun...
In the Book of Deuteronomy (Devarim), specifically Sifrei Devarim 197, we find a fascinating passage about who is exempt from going to war. It’s not just the obvious cases – the ne...
Jewish tradition definitely thinks so, especially when it comes to matters of communal responsibility, like war. to a fascinating passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early...
Specifically, we're looking at Deuteronomy 20:10: "If you draw near to a city…" Seems simple enough. But it’s what this verse implies that really gets interesting. The rabbis of ol...
