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Sifrei Devarim, a very early Halachic Midrash on the Book of Deuteronomy, gives us a powerful, if concise, insight. We're looking at verse Deuteronomy 17:19, which speaks of a king...
to a passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations related to the Book of Deuteronomy. The text poses a question about priestly gifts, specifically, whether ch...
The passage centers around Deuteronomy 18:6, dealing with the rights and roles of the Levites. Now, who were the Levites? They were members of the tribe of Levi, designated for ser...
The Torah, our ancient guide, has something to say about it. Let's turn to Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy. Specifically, Deuteronomy 18:9. It's a seemingly simple verse: "W...
The book of Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on Deuteronomy, touches on this very idea. It connects our wholeness, our completeness, directly to our relationship with God. It says, "Wh...
We all do sometimes. What if I told you that according to ancient Jewish wisdom, the answers aren't hidden in tarot cards or crystal balls, but much closer to home? The book of Dev...
We’re talking about the verse, "to him shall you hearken" (Deuteronomy 18:15). Simple enough. Listen to the prophet. But Sifrei Devarim 176 throws a curveball. It suggests this obe...
to an ancient text, Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 200, to unpack some fascinating, and frankly, challenging ideas about war, peace, and dealing with "the other." This partic...
Ever stumble upon a mystery, a puzzle that makes you scratch your head and wonder, "How does this all fit together?" Jewish tradition is full of them, and today we're diving into o...
