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.

Mosaic Law Explored

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 262:2

We start with a verse from Vayikra (Leviticus) 25:37: "Your money you shall not give him on interest, and on increase you shall not give your food.” Simple enough. Except, as alway...

Interpreting the Law

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 268:3

Our exploration begins in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. Here, the rabbis grapple with a fundamental question: How is a woman acq...

Hillel in Paradise

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 269:2

Their discussion, preserved for us in Sifrei Devarim (269), revolves around a verse in Deuteronomy (24:1) which discusses the grounds for divorce. It states, "When a man takes a wi...

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Rabbi Yehudah's Prophetic Vision

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 271:1

The ancient texts are full of surprising takes. Let's delve into one, found in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. It tackles the comp...

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Bond of the Soul

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 272:1

It sounds strange, I know. But let's dive into a fascinating corner of Jewish law, specifically from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronom...

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Still Small Voice

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 283:5

It might seem insignificant, but in Jewish law, even the smallest forgotten thing holds immense value. We're delving into a fascinating area of Jewish agricultural law today, speci...

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Torah Law in Detail

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 284:1

There's more to it than you might imagine, especially when we peek into the ancient Jewish agricultural laws. to a fascinating little verse from Devarim, Deuteronomy, specifically ...

Interpreting the Law and Could

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 286:7

It's fascinating, and sometimes surprising, when we delve into the details. Let's turn to Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early rabbinic legal interpretations on the Book of Deuter...

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Joseph the Ruler

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 288:1

Ever hear a law and think, "Wow, that's… specific?" Well, buckle up, because we're about to dive into one of those laws from the Torah. It’s a concept called yibum, or levirate mar...

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