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.

Solomon and the Queen

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 45:1

The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, offers a powerful metaphor. It begins by quoting Deuteronomy 11:18, "And you shall place these...

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Realm of the Damned and Shimon

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 48:3

But according to the Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early rabbinic legal commentaries on the book of Deuteronomy, it's something we should be constantly mindful of. R. Shimon, oft...

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Jeremiah and Creation

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 53:1

Moments where the choices seem equally appealing, or equally daunting. This week, in Sifrei Devarim 53, we find a powerful exploration of just that – the choices we face and the il...

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David the Poet and Cain

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 54:1

The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early rabbinic legal commentaries on the Book of Deuteronomy, certainly seems to think so. It explores this very idea through the seemingly simp...

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Eival at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 56:4

It’s a deeply human feeling, one that our ancestors grappled with too. And believe it or not, a seemingly dry passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on ...

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Rebbi Studies Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 68:6

It wasn't just about grand gestures; it was also about the consistent, regular offerings. to a small but fascinating passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretati...

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Torah and Wisdom

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 70:6

It all comes down to how we interpret the texts, how we tease out the deeper meanings hidden within the words. Let's take a little journey into Sifrei Devarim, a portion of the Deu...

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Torah and Creation

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 71:14

Take blood, for example. We're told quite explicitly in Deuteronomy 12:23, "Only the blood you shall not eat." Sounds straightforward. But in the world of Jewish law, nothing is ev...

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Dust of the Earth

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 73:1

It might seem a bit arcane to us now, but these details were crucial to maintaining the sacred order. to a fascinating passage from Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 73 (referen...

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