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The goal? To continue the deceased brother's lineage. But what happens if things get complicated? What if the brother isn't exactly… careful in his intentions? The Sifrei Devarim, ...
I do, all the time. And sometimes, the rabbis of old, in their infinite wisdom, give us the key to unlock those secrets. Take, for instance, a seemingly simple phrase from the Book...
It's a fascinating, slightly strange, and deeply human process. The Torah tells us, in Deuteronomy 25:9, that if a man dies without children, his brother has a responsibility to ma...
The passage begins with the seemingly simple phrase, "If men strive together." But who exactly is included in this "striving"? The text asks whether this applies only to conflicts ...
Turns out, our ancestors thought so too. They wrestled with these questions of ethics and custom long ago, and their insights are surprisingly relevant even today. to a passage fro...
It's fascinating, isn't it, how deeply Jewish law delves into the everyday details of life? We find this concern for fairness, even in commerce, in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of ...
Take the story of Amalek. It’s a name that echoes through Jewish history, a symbol of unprovoked hatred and aggression. We're commanded in Devarim (Deuteronomy) 25:17 to remember w...
We read about a “strong hand,” an “outstretched arm,” signs, and wonders. But what are those, really? The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early Jewish legal interpretations on the ...
It involves bikkurim (בִּכּוּרִים), the first fruits offering. Now, picture this: you're a farmer in ancient Israel. You've poured your heart and soul into your land, and finally, ...
