Parshat Bereshit

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Covers the creation of the world in six days, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the first sin, Cain and Abel, and the generations from Adam to Noah. Genesis 1:1-6:8.

Moses in Paradise and Avarim

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 134:4

The verse in question is Bamidbar 27:12: "And the L-rd said to Moses: Go up to this Mount Avarim." Now, Mount Avarim overlooked the promised land. But it wasn't just any land; it w...

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Giving of the Torah and Joshua

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 141:3

The Torah gives us a powerful example in the story of Moses and Joshua. We find ourselves in the book of Numbers, Bamidbar, specifically chapter 27. God has commanded Moses to appo...

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Glory of the Temple and Sabbath

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 144:2

We're looking at Numbers 28:10, which deals with the mussaf offering – the additional sacrifice offered on the Sabbath. The verse states, "the burnt-offering of the Sabbath on its ...

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Sweetness of Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 153:4

We've all been there. But what does Jewish law say about the power – and responsibility – of our words? This week, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a M...

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Exile from Eden

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 155:1

Today, we’re diving into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, specifically section 155, which grapples with the laws surrounding a woman's vows and the power her husband or ...

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Gift of Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 157:7

It says, "And you, abide outside the camp seven days." Simple enough. But what’s the intent of this command? That's where things get interesting. The Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection ...

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Guarding the Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 158:3

Jewish tradition understands that feeling. It even has laws about it. Let's delve into a fascinating corner of Jewish law dealing with ritual impurity, or tumah, particularly as it...

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The Golden Calf

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 1:17

The ancient text of Sifrei Devarim delves into just that, exploring the ramifications of the Golden Calf incident. The verse in question reads, "and an abundance of gold." But it’s...

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Wisdom of Joseph and Avrech

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 1:20

They're often more than just sounds; they're little doorways into fascinating interpretations. Take the story of Joseph in Egypt. Pharaoh, impressed by Joseph's wisdom, elevates hi...

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