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.

Holy Ground Beneath and Jerusalem

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 206:3

Ever stumble upon a mystery so ancient, so… rural, that it makes you scratch your head and wonder, "How did they even figure this out?" We're diving into one of those today, straig...

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Reuven Among the Fathers and Joseph

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 217:4

It's not always as simple as being the oldest, especially when we delve into Jewish tradition. We’re talking about inheritance, specifically the rights of the bechor, the firstborn...

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Entering the Land

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 238:8

It tackles a pretty intense situation: a man falsely accusing a woman of not being a virgin on their wedding night. The text states, "for he has given out an evil name about a virg...

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Hills of Judea

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 260:1

But let's dive into something a little more complex, something that really showcases how the rabbis of old grappled with the nuances of Jewish law. We're going to look at a fascina...

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Torah and Wisdom

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 274:1

It's fascinating how much depth there is when you start to dig. a passage that touches on kidnapping, theft, and even leprosy, found in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interp...

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David the Warrior and Ezekiel

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 286:17

This particular section, 286, explores the idea of reward and punishment, and what it truly means to be righteous. Rabbi Shimon Berebbi kicks things off with a compelling argument....

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Dwelling in Zion

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 289:6

Sometimes, diving into the nitty-gritty of old texts reveals surprisingly human stories and concerns. Let's take a peek at a passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal inte...

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Face of Moses and Their

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 301:9

It’s a question that echoes through the ages, and the Torah, specifically the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), gives us a powerful glimpse. The verse states, "and he became there a n...

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Holiness of the Soil and Haglili

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 301:31

A picture of abundance and blessing. But have you ever stopped to think about what it really means, and where it comes from? Well, let's dive in, shall we? The phrase appears multi...

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