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We’re looking at the verses dealing with the arei miklat, the cities of refuge. These were designated places where someone who accidentally killed another person could flee and fin...
Jewish law grapples with this all the time, especially when it comes to witnesses and oaths. And sometimes, the logic gets beautifully intricate. to one such discussion from Sifrei...
Today, let's delve into a single verse from Sifrei Devarim, specifically Deuteronomy 19:16, and unpack the layers of meaning embedded within just a few words. The verse reads: "If ...
It all centers around this idea: how do we know when someone is giving false witness? Our guide is Sifrei Devarim 190, a passage from the ancient commentary on the Book of Deuteron...
Our guide for this journey is Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. Specifically, we're looking at section 190, which deals with the ver...
The passage we're looking at, Sifrei Devarim 190, tackles some surprisingly modern questions: What's the punishment for shaming someone? What are the physical requirements for goin...
The book of Deuteronomy, or Devarim in Hebrew, offers a potent reminder. Specifically, Sifrei Devarim 191 draws our attention to the verse: "Do not fear them, for the L-rd your G-d...
The clash of swords, the blare of trumpets…terrifying. But did you know that Jewish tradition actually makes provisions for those who are overcome by fear in war? We find this in S...
It wasn't just about strategy. It was about the soul. Sifrei Devarim, a part of the larger collection of legal midrashim connected to the Book of Deuteronomy, gives us a fascinatin...
