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But what about the rules? Were kings held to a different standard? Well, let’s turn to the Book of Deuteronomy, Sefer Devarim, specifically Deuteronomy 17:17. It says, “And he shal...
The ancient rabbis wrestled with these questions constantly, especially when it came to interpreting the Torah’s instructions for a king. And honestly, their debates still resonate...
Sifrei Devarim, that ancient commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, gives us a fascinating glimpse into this question. It's a short and sweet passage, really, but packed with meani...
It all starts with a verse in Devarim (Deuteronomy 18:1): "There shall not be to the Cohanim, the Levi'im, the entire tribe of Levi, a portion and an inheritance with Israel." Okay...
We often think of inheritance in terms of land, possessions, things we can hold in our hands. But what if your inheritance was something… else? Something more sacred? to a fascinat...
Jewish law, Halakha, is famous (or maybe infamous!) for diving deep into the nitty-gritty. And sometimes, it's in those tiny details that we find the bigger picture. Take, for exam...
We often read about sacrifices, about offerings to the Cohein (priest), but sometimes the details feel…distant. Let's pull back the curtain a bit and explore a fascinating interpre...
It's more than just tossing something into the collection plate; it's about intention, quality, and… well, let's just say, no mixing and matching! The book of Devarim, Deuteronomy,...
" We grapple with it in our careers, our relationships... and even when it comes to giving gifts! The ancient rabbis did too. to a fascinating little corner of Jewish law, specific...
