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Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal and ethical teachings associated with the Book of Deuteronomy, touches on those very impulses. And it does so in a way that feels surprisingly...
It zeroes in on Deuteronomy 18:12, which states, "For the abomination of the L-rd are all who do these." Seems pretty straightforward. But hold on. The passage then asks a crucial ...
The verse we're looking at touches on this very struggle. It’s a commentary on Deuteronomy 19:1, and it’s all about not holding back when it comes to justice. So, what does it actu...
We’re looking at the verses dealing with the arei miklat, the cities of refuge. These were designated places where someone who accidentally killed another person could flee and fin...
Our tradition actually has something to say about that – about how long it takes for someone to become a "foe." And it's surprisingly specific. The Sifrei Devarim, a legal midrash ...
Jewish tradition places immense value on that, and it's reflected in some fascinating laws about boundaries. Not just physical boundaries, but also intellectual and even spiritual ...
Today, let's dive into a fascinating, and frankly, terrifying corner of Jewish law dealing with false witnesses. Specifically, we're looking at Sifrei Devarim 189, a passage from t...
It's fascinating to dive in and see how these scholars reasoned. Let's unpack a curious little piece from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deute...
Sifrei Devarim, a crucial part of Jewish legal and ethical thought, hits us with a powerful reminder about the weight of such moments. "Before the L-rd." It sounds simple. But the ...
