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.

Trials of Joseph and Tzelafchad

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 289:10

The kind of stuff that makes you scratch your head and think, "Wow, someone really thought of everything!" Well, today we’re diving into one of those corners: the laws of chalitzah...

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Soul in the Body and Whence

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 293:1

Jewish tradition wrestles with these very questions, sometimes in the most unexpected of places. Take, for instance, this tiny but intense snippet from Sifrei Devarim, a collection...

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Amalek in Joseph's Time

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 296:1

Take the story of Amalek. It’s a name that echoes through Jewish history, a symbol of unprovoked hatred and aggression. We're commanded in Devarim (Deuteronomy) 25:17 to remember w...

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Teachings of Amalek

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 296:5

It's not just a historical account; it's a profound lesson about faith, resilience, and the vulnerabilities we face on our own paths. The passage in Sifrei Devarim 296, focusing on...

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Shiloh and the Holy Sanctuary of Cohein

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 298:3

Our tradition has some surprisingly direct advice about that. to a passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early rabbinic legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. We'...

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Lord Before the Altar

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 301:1

It's woven into so much of Jewish tradition, and today, we're going to explore one small but significant thread: the bikkurim. What are bikkurim? The word itself means "first fruit...

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Receiving the Law and Egypt

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 301:21

Well, according to the Sifrei Devarim, a collection of ancient legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, each phrase points to a specific manifestation of God's power. Let'...

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Holiness of the Soil and Haglili

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 301:31

A picture of abundance and blessing. But have you ever stopped to think about what it really means, and where it comes from? Well, let's dive in, shall we? The phrase appears multi...

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Glory of the Temple and Levite

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 301:37

The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, offers a fascinating glimpse into this idea. It starts with the simple phrase: "And you shall ...

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