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It could get complicated, fast. We're diving into a fascinating little corner of Jewish law today, found in Sifrei Devarim 109. Sifrei Devarim is a collection of legal interpretati...
It's not just a nice thing to do; it's woven into the very fabric of our covenant with God. to a passage from Sifrei Devarim 110, a portion of the ancient legal commentary on the B...
Take this one from Sifrei Devarim (Deuteronomy 15:13-14). It deals with releasing a Hebrew servant after six years of service, and the obligation to "bestow upon him" — to give him...
We're talking about the law concerning Hebrew slaves. Specifically, what happens when a slave chooses to stay with his master even after his term of service is up. Remember, accord...
It's all about rejoicing – simchah – and how it manifests on various holidays. The passage highlights three types of offerings or celebrations: re'iah, chagigah, and simchah. A re'...
The passage focuses on Deuteronomy 17:8, which speaks of difficult cases that require resolution. It says, “If a case is too difficult for you to judge, between blood and blood, be...
It all starts with King Solomon, the wisest of men. The text quotes 1 Kings 3:13, where God says to Solomon, "And also what you did not ask I have granted you — even riches and hon...
The Torah, our ancient guide, has something to say about it. Let's turn to Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy. Specifically, Deuteronomy 18:9. It's a seemingly simple verse: "W...
It’s a question that sits at the heart of Jewish tradition, and a passage in Sifrei Devarim offers a glimpse into the answer. The verse states, "as He swore to your forefathers" — ...
