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Today, let’s crack open Sifrei Devarim, a legal midrash on the book of Deuteronomy, and see what it reveals about a specific, and disturbing, situation. The passage we’re looking a...
It uses the phrase "on the way" from Deuteronomy to describe precisely such a time: "at the time of your being tossed about." Imagine the Israelites wandering in the desert, facing...
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...
to a fascinating corner of Halakha (Jewish Law) today, found within the ancient text of Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy. Our starting point is a rather unus...
The Torah, as always, has something to say about that. to a little corner of Sifrei Devarim, a fascinating commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, and see what wisdom we can unearth...
The ancient texts are full of surprising takes. Let's delve into one, found in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. It tackles the comp...
We usually focus on Moses. Maybe Aaron gets a nod. But have you ever considered Miriam’s role? Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, off...
There's more to it than you might imagine, especially when we peek into the ancient Jewish agricultural laws. to a fascinating little verse from Devarim, Deuteronomy, specifically ...
The verse in question (Deuteronomy 25:3) states, "Forty shall he smite him." Seems pretty straightforward. Forty lashes. Case closed. But Jewish tradition rarely leaves things at f...
