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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...
Especially when it comes to something like... well, let's just say something you wouldn't eat yourself. What are the rules? Who can you give it to? The ancient text Sifrei Devarim,...
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...
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 ...
The passage we're looking at today comes from Sifrei Devarim, specifically dealing with the laws of shemitat kesafim – the release of debts. This isn't just some dusty legal code, ...
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...
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...
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...
Today, let’s untangle a fascinating detail from the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy) and Shemot (Exodus) concerning the Hebrew slave – the eved Ivri – who chooses to remain with his m...
