Parshat Vayeshev

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Joseph's dreams and his brothers' jealousy, Joseph sold into slavery, Judah and Tamar, and Joseph in Potiphar's house and prison. Genesis 37:1-40:23.

Temple Mount

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 321:12

The ancient text of Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, uses just such a feeling to illustrate a terrifying point. The passage we're looking at grapples with t...

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Astonishing Deeds

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 323:3

Jewish tradition wrestles with this feeling, especially when considering our relationship with the Divine. : how can one person chase away a thousand? It sounds impossible. Well, S...

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Heavenly Hosts Above

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 330:1

The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal midrashim on the Book of Deuteronomy, grapples with this very issue. The verse in question, Deuteronomy 32:40, states, "For I shall raise ...

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Songs of David

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 332:1

The Torah grapples with these emotions too, but on a cosmic scale. Today, we’re diving into a powerful verse from Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, that spea...

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Ezekiel's Prophetic Vision

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 344:6

In Jewish tradition, this isn't just a feeling; it's sometimes a calling. Sifrei Devarim, in its unique way, shines a light on the incredible self-sacrifice of Israel’s great leade...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 2:8

And sometimes, ancient wisdom is exactly what we need to steady ourselves. Today, let's dive into some powerful advice from the Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of Jewish ethical...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 4:13

Sometimes, the ancient wisdom whispers the loudest when we finally quiet down enough to listen. Let's tune into one of those whispers today, from the book of Ben Sira. Ben Sira, al...

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Map of the Cosmos and Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 8:24

Ben Sira, that wise sage of antiquity, knew that feeling well. He offers us some pretty direct advice on avoiding such pitfalls in his wisdom literature. He warns, “And so he will ...

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Wisdom of Ben Sira

Apocrypha Ben Sira 11:13

We've all been there. But what if I told you an ancient text, attributed to Ben Sira, offers some pretty timeless advice on how to avoid those pitfalls? It's not about rigid rules,...

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