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Jewish tradition certainly has words for those times. In fact, the Yalkut Shimoni, a vast and fascinating collection of rabbinic teachings and interpretations, points directly to s...
Turns out, the ancient rabbis grappled with similar questions about our relationship with the Divine. How can we reconcile God's infinite power with our own finite abilities? The Y...
In the book of Numbers (33:55), we find a rather stark warning: "And if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, then those whom you let remain shall be irritants in your ...
And it's something the Jewish people have grappled with throughout our history, especially during times of exile. Imagine being uprooted, torn from your home, your land, everything...
The Torah, in the Book of Numbers (Bamidbar), actually delves into the nitty-gritty of confession and restitution. It's surprisingly practical. Let's look at Numbers 5:7. It tells ...
Specifically, something stolen from a ger, a proselyte, who then died without any heirs. Who gets the loot? Does the Kohein get to keep it, especially if he's the one who already h...
We often think of religious laws as strict commandments, but sometimes, the texts reveal a surprising amount of individual agency. Take, for instance, this passage from Sifrei Bami...
The passage we're looking at starts with the phrase, "And a man lie with her a lying of seed." Now, at first glance, this might seem straightforward. But the rabbis of the Sifrei B...
It involves a sotah (סוטה), a woman suspected of adultery. The Torah details a procedure involving a priest, a special concoction, and a whole lot of public humiliation. Now, the p...
