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You’re not alone. Our tradition grapples with this too. How do we actually cultivate love for the Divine? The book of Devarim, Deuteronomy, offers a powerful clue. In Devarim 6:5, ...
It might surprise you to learn that some of our most cherished daily practices weren’t always so…daily. to a fascinating passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpre...
Jewish tradition understands this bond deeply, and it's beautifully illustrated through stories in our sacred texts. Take King Hezekiah, or Chizkiyahu, of Judah. He didn’t just rul...
I get it. Take the famous words from Deuteronomy (Devarim) 6:7 about reciting the Shema: "…when you lie down and when you rise." Sounds simple. But what does it really mean? The Si...
You probably know they're called mezuzot (singular: mezuzah). But have you ever stopped to wonder about the deeper meaning behind this everyday object? It's more than just a decora...
The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, delves into this very question. Specifically, it looks at the verse that promises blessings "f...
The ancient sages felt that way too, and they saw it reflected in the very fabric of their society. The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal and ethical teachings connected to the...
They're in the house of Nitzah in Lod, deep in conversation, when a question arises, one that echoes through the ages and resonates even today: What is greater – learning or doing?...
It’s a question that’s been wrestled with for centuries, and Sifrei Devarim 41 offers a beautiful, layered answer, drawing on imagery from the Song of Songs. The verse from Song of...
