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And it seems our ancestors grappled with it too. to a little piece of wisdom from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations connected to the Book of Deuteronomy. This p...
And who are we talking about helping here? "To your brother the pauper," the text specifies. It's that idea of inherent connection, that even in disparity, we are bound to one anot...
That little voice inside that asks, "Am I doing enough?" When it comes to helping others, Jewish tradition doesn't just say "give." It dives deep into the how and the why. It's not...
We’re diving into a tiny little snippet from Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 117. Now, Sifrei Devarim is an ancient Jewish legal text, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy....
It's all about the obligation to help the poor, specifically your "poor brother." Imagine the scene: someone needs assistance, and you’re hesitant to give. The text says, "and your...
The Torah recognizes this deeply, and in Sifrei Devarim 118, we get some beautiful guidance on how to actually act on that feeling. The verse tells us, "Therefore, I command you, s...
It deals with something seemingly simple: the rules of indentured servitude. Specifically, what does it really mean when the Torah says a servant must “serve you"? It's not as stra...
Take this one from Sifrei Devarim (Deuteronomy 15:13-14). It deals with releasing a Hebrew servant after six years of service, and the obligation to "bestow upon him" — to give him...
Jewish tradition grapples with that very human conundrum in the laws surrounding the Hebrew slave, or eved Ivri. Specifically, we're looking at a fascinating little corner of the b...
