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to one such instance from Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 210, dealing with the ritual of the eglah arufah (עגלה ערופה), the heifer whose neck is broken. This ritual is perfor...
But hidden in the ancient texts of Jewish law are some fascinating agricultural directives, and they reveal a whole lot about the ancient Israelite worldview. Let's dig into one of...
We often think of Jewish law, or halacha, as these grand, sweeping pronouncements. But so much of it is in the details – the tiny threads that, when combined, create something trul...
Jewish tradition, especially when dealing with legal and ethical matters, understands this deeply. Let's take a look at a passage from Sifrei Devarim, a halakhic midrash – a legal ...
Sometimes, even seemingly small words open up worlds of interpretation. to one such instance, found in Sifrei Devarim, specifically dealing with Deuteronomy 23:9. The verse states,...
Our tradition teaches us that G-d, blessed be He, dwells within us, within our communities, within our very lives. Deuteronomy, in chapter 23, verse 15, puts it this way: "For the ...
Jewish tradition understands that feeling intimately. And it gives it a deadline! We’re diving into Sifrei Devarim, a fascinating early rabbinic commentary on the Book of Deuterono...
The Torah, in the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), actually touches on this very human experience. It speaks about divorce, about what happens when love fades, or maybe wasn't even t...
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, ...
