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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...
Ever stumble upon a mystery so ancient, so… rural, that it makes you scratch your head and wonder, "How did they even figure this out?" We're diving into one of those today, straig...
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...
It’s far more than just signing some papers. Let's delve into a passage from Sifrei Devarim 269, a legal commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, that cracks open a window onto the a...
And it actually carved out some space for those needing a break. We find this concept tucked away in the book of Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 271. It deals with exemptions ...
Jewish law has a fascinating way of dealing with this very situation, particularly when it comes to the forgotten bounty of the harvest. It’s all rooted in the concept of shikchah ...
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 ...
What happens to those grapes? Who do they belong to? It seems like a simple question, but like so many things in Jewish tradition, it opens up a fascinating window into our values....
