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It’s a question that sits at the heart of Jewish tradition, and a passage in Sifrei Devarim offers a glimpse into the answer. The verse states, "as He swore to your forefathers" — ...
We know about Mount Sinai, the thunder, the lightning, the booming voice... but what about the days that followed? to Chapter 82 of the Book of Jasher and see what unfolded. The st...
The Tikkunei Zohar, a mystical commentary on the Zohar, that foundational text of Kabbalah, invites us into just that kind of treasure hunt. It urges us to look beyond the surface,...
That feeling, that singular connection, is at the heart of Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Deuteronomy. Specifically, the second section, where it...
to a fascinating exploration from Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Deuteronomy, and see what we can uncover. "Hear, Israel" (Shema Yisrael) – these...
One fascinating interpretation of Psalm 104 connects the birds of the sky to the nations of the world. But not in a peaceful, harmonious way. Instead, the midrash suggests these na...
Take the mezuzah, that little scroll we affix to our doorposts. We see them every day, maybe even take them for granted. But have you ever stopped to think about which side of the ...
But when you start digging into Jewish law, you quickly discover that things are rarely that straightforward. Take this passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpret...
That’s what we’re talking about when we talk about God. famous verse from Exodus (3:14), where God tells Moses, "I shall be what I shall be." It’s so much more than just a name. It...
