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We're constantly juggling seemingly contradictory ideas, holding them in tension, trying to find the deeper truth hidden within. Here's a perfect example, straight from Sifrei Deva...
The ancient rabbis certainly considered the importance of order, especially when it came to sacred rituals. to a fascinating little corner of Jewish law, specifically from Sifrei D...
We often think of inheritance in terms of land, possessions, things we can hold in our hands. But what if your inheritance was something… else? Something more sacred? to a fascinat...
The ancient rabbis certainly considered this when they interpreted the Torah. to a fascinating little corner of the book of Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 168, which explores...
But there’s so much more to it than just a spiritual "reset" button. You see, on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, tradition tells us that God sits in judgment of everyone. Then,...
See, Leviticus 16:23 tells us that Aaron, the High Priest, would enter the Tent of Meeting – the Ohel Mo'ed – and remove the linen vestments he wore when he entered the Sanctum – t...
Take, for instance, the four species we use on Sukkot – the etrog (citron), the lulav (date palm frond), the hadass (myrtle), and the aravah (willow). They aren't just random plant...
Jewish tradition grapples with this very question, particularly when we look at the roles of Aaron and David, and their descendants. Which brings up an interesting comparison: who ...
It's more than just a fragrant fruit; according to the Tikkunei Zohar, it’s a symbol, a reflection of something truly profound. The sages of the Mishnah, in discussing the laws of ...
