Parshat Behar

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The sabbatical year, the jubilee year, laws of land ownership, and the prohibition against usury. Leviticus 25:1-26:2.

Shammai and the Holy Sanctuary

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 143:5

It's not as simple as "everyone," that's for sure. to what the ancient texts tell us about who’s in, who’s out, and why. The verse we’re unpacking is from Sifrei Devarim, a collect...

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Land of Israel

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 149:3

Jewish law, particularly as it deals with witnesses and testimony, is full of exactly those kinds of moments. to one, shall we? We're looking at Sifrei Devarim, a collection of leg...

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Sanhedrin in Zion

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 154:1

to a fascinating snippet from Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 154. The verse from Devarim (Deuteronomy) 17:11 states, "And you shall do according to the thing that they tell y...

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Torah from Heaven and Cohanim

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 156:1

Specifically, we're looking at section 156. It's a short passage, but packed with insights into how Jewish law was understood and adapted. The text starts with the phrase, "or to t...

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Rabbi Nehorai Studies Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 156:5

Well, let's delve into a fascinating little passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, to unpack this royal riddle. This passage...

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Priestly Duties and Kohanim

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 168:3

The ancient rabbis certainly considered this when they interpreted the Torah. to a fascinating little corner of the book of Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 168, which explores...

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Beauty of the Land

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 187:8

Jewish tradition grapples with this tension all the time, and one place where it becomes incredibly stark is in the laws surrounding accidental manslaughter. Imagine this: Someone ...

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Jerusalem the Golden

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 192:1

The clash of swords, the blare of trumpets…terrifying. But did you know that Jewish tradition actually makes provisions for those who are overcome by fear in war? We find this in S...

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Shammai and the Sabbath

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 205:1

Sometimes, a few simple words open up a whole world of interpretation. Take the phrase "and you shall cut" from Sifrei Devarim 205. Seems simple. But it's a springboard for a fasci...

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