Parshat Devarim

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Moses's farewell address begins with a review of the journey from Sinai, the appointment of judges, and the scouts' mission. Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22.

Mosaic Law Explored

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 43:1

Our ancestors certainly understood that struggle. But what if I told you there's a promise woven into the Torah, a promise of abundance right where you are? to a fascinating little...

David the Shepherd King and Sabbath

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 43:3

Sometimes, those little asides open up a whole world of understanding. Take this one, from Sifrei Devarim 43, connected to the verse "And I shall give grass in your field to your b...

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Fate of the Sinners

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 43:8

But the Sifrei Devarim offers a fascinating, and perhaps unsettling, perspective. It wasn't just about being "bad." It was about something far more insidious: complacency born of a...

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Jerusalem the Golden

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 43:23

Jewish tradition has some pretty vivid ways of describing that feeling. Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, paints a picture that really sticks with you. It's ...

Holy Land

Stranger in a Strange Land

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 43:25

In Jewish tradition, the consequences for straying from the path aren't just personal; they can ripple outwards, affecting the entire community and even the land itself. Today, let...

Exile

From Nothing to Everything and Babylonians

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 43:27

The book of Sifrei Devarim – a collection of legal interpretations on the book of Deuteronomy – tackles a tough scenario. It discusses what happens when, G-d forbid, the Jewish peo...

Creation

Gates of Heaven

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 47:4

The ancient sages certainly pondered these questions. We find a fascinating discussion in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. It cente...

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Settling the Land and Menassia

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 47:6

We often think of great scholars, perhaps, or those who dedicate their lives to prayer. But Jewish tradition sometimes surprises us. The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal inter...

Holy Land

David the Warrior

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 49:1

The verse in Deuteronomy (11:22) tells us "to walk in His ways." But what are the ways of the Holy One, Blessed be He? How do we even begin to emulate the Divine? Well, Sifrei Deva...

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