Parshat Eikev

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Promises of blessing for obedience, the description of the Land of Israel, remembering the golden calf, and the second tablets. Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25.

Torah and Wisdom of Akiva

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 5:1

The Book of Bamidbar, or Numbers, dives right into that. Specifically, Bamidbar 5:9 lays out the rules for terumah, the portion of the harvest given to the Cohein, the priest. Let'...

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Tzelafchad and the First Humans

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 113:1

Today, let's dive into a curious little story from Sifrei Bamidbar, connected to Numbers 15:32. It’s a tale filled with mystery, accusations, and a whole lot of wood! The verse rea...

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Mouth of the Abyss

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 125:1

It might seem morbid, but understanding these rituals offers a fascinating glimpse into the values and beliefs of our ancestors. to a passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of ...

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The Golden Calf and Bilam

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 131:1

Our Sages noticed it too. They saw these juxtapositions as opportunities. Opportunities to dig deeper and find hidden connections. Let's look at a fascinating example from Sifrei B...

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Giving of the Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 26:2

It turns out, quite a bit. The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early rabbinic legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, gives us a peek into the anxieties of Moses himself....

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Ezekiel's Legacy

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 31:3

It's an old, old story. And it seems it was happening even in the time of the prophet Ezekiel. to a fascinating passage from Sifrei Devarim 31, which brings us a discussion about i...

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Kingdom of Menasheh

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 32:18

It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for centuries, and Jewish tradition grapples with it head-on. We find one compelling, if somewhat challenging, answer in the Sifrei Devarim,...

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Sweetness of Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 39:11

It’s more than just pretty imagery. It goes deep into how we understand divine favor and the very nature of Torah itself. : water is life. But not all water is created equal, at le...

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Rabbi Akiva's Offering

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 106:3

It can seem like a maze of "do's" and "don'ts," but within these details lie profound insights into their relationship with the Divine. Let's delve into a fascinating discussion fr...

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