Gratitude as the Cornerstone of the First Fruits Rite

Sifrei Devarim 299:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

(Devarim 26:2) "and you shall say to him": that you are not ungrateful for (His) good.

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