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The ancient texts are full of these brushes with oblivion, and the forces, both divine and human, that intervene. to a fascinating passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a collection...
The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of Midrashic teachings, hints at just such an idea with a fascinating take on a seemingly ordinary object: a staff. It all starts with the verse i...
Moments where the choices seem equally appealing, or equally daunting. This week, in Sifrei Devarim 53, we find a powerful exploration of just that – the choices we face and the il...
Remember him? Reuven, the eldest son of Jacob, who, well, didn't exactly cover himself in glory. We're talking about the incident with Bilhah (Genesis 35:22). It's a complicated st...
Check out this little head-scratcher from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. It revolves around Reuven, Jacob's eldest son, and a som...
Sometimes, a single phrase can unlock a whole world of meaning, revealing the intricate tapestry of Jewish tradition. Take, for instance, the blessing given to Judah in Deuteronomy...
Our starting point? A little phrase from Sifrei Devarim 355: "He shall be desired of his brothers." Sounds intriguing. The text presents us with two distinct interpretations of thi...
It has some pretty strong words for those of us prone to envy. "In the eye of a fool," Ben Sira tells us, "his portion is small; but he that taketh his neighbour's portion wasteth ...
Incense fills the air, music swells, and then Simon the High Priest appears. He's just completed the sacred service, and the sight is so breathtaking, so imbued with holiness, that...
