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This particular section, 211, deals with the laws of war, and specifically, what happens when an Israelite soldier encounters a captivating woman amongst the captives. It all start...
Today, let's dive into a fascinating little debate from Sifrei Devarim, a legal commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy. The verse in question (Deuteronomy 21:12) deals with the laws...
The Torah, in its surprisingly blunt way, actually addresses this very human experience. We find it in the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), specifically 21:14. It deals with the laws...
to one such passage from Sifrei Devarim, specifically dealing with the laws concerning a captured woman. It's a fascinating glimpse into ancient ethics and sensitivities. The verse...
This particular passage in Sifrei Devarim 215, grapples with a challenging scenario—a man who has both a "loved" wife and a "hated" wife, as the Torah phrases it. It comes from Deu...
We often focus on the big stories, the sweeping narratives, but sometimes the real magic lies in the small print. to a fascinating corner of Sifrei Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy...
The Torah, in Devarim (Deuteronomy) 22:2, tells us, "You shall not see the ox of your brother or his sheep going astray and ignore them. You must take them back to your brother." S...
The Torah, in the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), actually has something to say about this. It might surprise you. We find in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early legal commentarie...
The ancient rabbis grappled with this very idea when interpreting the Torah’s laws about lost objects and helping others. It all boils down to this: What level of loss compels us t...
