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The ancient text, Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, grapples with this very issue. It centers on a specific passage dealing with an unsolved murder. : a body...
Jewish tradition grapples with this, especially when it comes to a concept called sorer umoreh, the "wayward and rebellious son." Now, the term sorer umoreh itself is fascinating. ...
The ancient rabbis grappled with these questions, digging deep into the nuances of the Torah. one fascinating passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on ...
In fact, Jewish tradition grapples with this idea of removing evil, of cleansing the community, in some pretty direct ways. We find this in the Sifrei Devarim, a collection of lega...
It tackles a pretty intense situation: a man falsely accusing a woman of not being a virgin on their wedding night. The text states, "for he has given out an evil name about a virg...
Let’s delve into a passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. We’re looking at a particularly difficult and sensitive topic: the...
Ever stumble upon a passage in the Torah that just... stops you in your tracks? Maybe it feels harsh, or confusing, or just plain difficult to understand? I know I have. Let’s look...
The ancient text of Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the book of Deuteronomy, grapples with this very question, specifically regarding a ger toshav, "a sojourning stranger." Now, a ...
Jewish tradition is full of these echoes, these connections, if we only know where to listen. Take the phrase, "to the stranger, to the orphan, and to the widow." It appears in Sif...
