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It starts with a question: do words of Torah truly bring joy? Maybe they're like water to someone already learned – essential, sure, but not necessarily exhilarating. That's where ...
Perhaps in Torah study, we might gravitate towards the sections we deem most profound, while overlooking what seems simpler. But what if that "simpler" stuff holds the very key to…...
The text zeros in on the verse, "… that I command you to do" (Deuteronomy 11:22). Why this emphasis on doing? Well, it's because earlier it says, "And it shall be if you shall hear...
The Torah actually speaks to this feeling, promising us strength and protection, even against seemingly insurmountable odds. But where exactly are the boundaries of that promise? A...
These are the kinds of questions that ripple through the ancient text of Sifrei Devarim, a portion of Jewish legal and ethical thought that delves into the book of Deuteronomy. Let...
We find a fascinating puzzle in the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy) regarding the location of the Temple. One verse (Deuteronomy 12:14) seems to say the Temple should be built "in th...
Sounds simple enough. Go forth and be happy! But our tradition rarely leaves things at face value. It invites us to ask: what kind of rejoicing are we talking about here? What does...
The verse we're looking at is from Deuteronomy 12:15: "Only with all the desire of your soul shall you slaughter." Seems straightforward. But the rabbis of old weren't so sure. The...
It might surprise you. to a seemingly obscure passage and see what we uncover about purity, impurity, and who gets a seat at the table – or, in this case, at the plate. Our journey...
