Parshat Mishpatim

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A collection of civil and criminal laws covering slavery, damages, lending, and the covenant ceremony at Sinai. Exodus 21:1-24:18.

Adam Names the Animals and Temple

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 72:11

Sometimes, those "extra" words are actually unlocking hidden depths. Let's take a look at a passage from Sifrei Devarim (Deuteronomy), specifically section 72, and see what we can ...

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Torah as Blueprint

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 82:1

And it might just surprise you. Deuteronomy, or Devarim (דברים) in Hebrew, chapter 13, verse 1, opens with a powerful statement: "The entire thing that I command you." But it's the...

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Cup of Elijah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 87:1

The Torah, our guide, understands this human struggle. It doesn't just lay down laws; it anticipates the whispers of temptation, the subtle nudges that can lead us astray. And in S...

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Sweetness of Torah and Temptation

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 87:13

The fear of being led astray. The book of Devarim, Deuteronomy, wrestles with this very fear. It lays out the laws, the commandments, the stories of our people – all to guide us, t...

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Sweetness of Torah and Smite

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 94:1

Like you think you understand a passage, and then BAM! – something comes along and flips your understanding on its head? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to explore one such mo...

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Fall from Paradise and Scripture

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 101:1

We can find some interesting hints in the Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. One thing the Sifrei points out right away: there are mo...

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Rabbi Akiva's Offering

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 106:3

It can seem like a maze of "do's" and "don'ts," but within these details lie profound insights into their relationship with the Divine. Let's delve into a fascinating discussion fr...

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Covenant of Moses

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 107:1

The book of Deuteronomy – Devarim in Hebrew – touches on this very feeling. It's a book filled with laws and teachings, a kind of farewell address from Moses before the Israelites ...

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Light of Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 116:1

We often prioritize, naturally. The urgent email over the thoughtful note. The looming deadline over the quiet moment of reflection. But let's dive into a teaching from Sifrei Deva...

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