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.

Holy Sanctuary

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 3:17

It might surprise you to learn that some of it isn't directly from the Torah we read in synagogues. Let's talk about a text called the Book of Jubilees. The Book of Jubilees, also ...

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Crown of Torah

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 6:21

Specifically, not eating it. The Book of Jubilees, a text bubbling with rich detail expanding on the Torah’s narratives, dives headfirst into this very topic. This isn’t just a sug...

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Arpachshad and the Dreamer

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 9:7

It’s not just a vague "they went off and settled," but a detailed allocation. We find a fascinating, if somewhat cryptic, account in the Book of Jubilees. This ancient Jewish text,...

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Noah and Moses

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 9:11

We're not talking politics here, but something far older, something almost mythical. Let's turn to the Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text also known as Lesser Genesis, that o...

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Abraham's Transgression of Abram

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 14:23

The scene is set. God is speaking, promising judgement upon the nation that will enslave Abraham's descendants. But it doesn’t end there. There’s a promise of liberation, a return ...

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Abraham and the Ark of Abram

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 15:9

We often hear the story of Abraham, the patriarch, but sometimes we miss the sheer power of the moment his name was transformed. It's not just a name change; it's a cosmic realignm...

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Covenant of Circumcision

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 15:29

Let’s talk about brit milah, circumcision, and a fascinating text called the Book of Jubilees. This ancient Jewish work, considered scripture by some but not included in the standa...

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Abraham and the Patriarchs of Mamre

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 16:1

The Book of Jubilees, a text not found in the Hebrew Bible but considered scripture by some, pulls back the curtain on some pretty intense family drama, and the consequences of not...

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Enoch and Noah

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:15

The Book of Jubilees, a text not included in the Hebrew Bible but considered sacred by some, gives us a peek into that world. Specifically, we're looking at chapter 21. Here, we fi...

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