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Turns out, the Torah might have some surprising advice for us, hidden in the very last words Moses ever spoke to the Israelites. It’s in Devarim (Deuteronomy) 33:2, part of Moses' ...
Our tradition offers a fascinating glimpse into this very question, through the examples of two of the greatest figures in Jewish history: David, the shepherd-king, and his son, So...
When you approach a friend, do you immediately launch into your requests, or do you begin with a little connection, a little appreciation? Our prayers, especially the Amidah—that c...
The ancient texts suggest a far more compelling narrative. Let's delve into what Sifrei Devarim, a book of legal exegesis on Deuteronomy, has to say about it. It opens with the ver...
It’s a question that bubbles up from time to time, and our sages, bless their memory, certainly pondered it. What did the other nations make of that earth-shattering event? Well, S...
It’s a question that resonates through the ages, and the Sifrei Devarim, an ancient commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, offers a fascinating perspective. The text begins with th...
Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal midrashim (interpretations) on the Book of Deuteronomy, gives us a fascinating breakdown. It suggests there aren't just one or two defining mo...
When a human king celebrates a special occasion, like a wedding, he shares his wealth and joy. But Sifrei Devarim, in its commentary on Deuteronomy 33:2, challenges this very human...
We often picture Moses, standing on the mountain, receiving the tablets. But what about the experience of the people below? Sifrei Devarim 343 gives us a glimpse – a truly mind-ben...