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.

Merivah: Aaron in the Days of Moses

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 26:3

Our tradition understands this deeply. It recognizes that certain events, especially those marked by sorrow or loss, leave an indelible mark, not just on individuals, but on the ve...

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Patriarchal Covenant and Jeremiah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 26:7

Our tradition teaches us that prayer, or tefillah, has a rich tapestry of expressions, each a unique pathway to connecting with the Divine. The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of lega...

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Prophecy of Moses and Land

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 29:3

Our tradition has something to say about that, specifically through the lens of Moses, no less. The passage from Sifrei Devarim 29 opens with a rather poignant admission. Moses say...

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Jordan: Covenant of Moses

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 29:6

That’s the raw, human ache at the heart of this little story tucked away in Sifrei Devarim. It's a moment of profound frustration for Moses, right at the edge of the Promised Land....

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Interpreting the Law and Peor

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 30:1

Sometimes, the answers are staring you right in the face, buried in the very place you're trying to escape. In the book of Devarim, Deuteronomy, we find a poignant moment of reflec...

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Letters of Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 32:6

Deuteronomy, or Sifrei Devarim in Hebrew, commands us to love God "with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might" (Deuteronomy 6:5). Seems straightforward enough...

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Statutes and Judgments

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 33:1

You’re not alone. Our tradition grapples with this too. How do we actually cultivate love for the Divine? The book of Devarim, Deuteronomy, offers a powerful clue. In Devarim 6:5, ...

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Hillel Receives the Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 34:8

I get it. Take the famous words from Deuteronomy (Devarim) 6:7 about reciting the Shema: "…when you lie down and when you rise." Sounds simple. But what does it really mean? The Si...

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The Ten Commandments and Vayomer

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 35:2

We're about to dive into one of those head-scratchers, straight from the ancient Jewish legal text, Sifrei Devarim. The question? Whether the Ten Commandments are included in the c...

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