Parshat Vayigash

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Judah's plea for Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, and Jacob's family descends to Egypt. Genesis 44:18-47:27.

Death of Moses and Jacob

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 2:4

It turns out, this isn't just good manners – it might be ancient wisdom! The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early Jewish legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, teaches ...

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David and Joseph of Yeravam

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 9:1

Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the book of Deuteronomy, gives us some fascinating perspectives on just that. When the Torah says "to give to them," who ex...

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Joseph the Dreamer

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 16:1

It wasn't just about wise judges in flowing robes, you know. It was also about… bailiffs. Yep, the folks tasked with keeping order, sometimes with a little more… persuasion. Sifrei...

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Rabban Gamliel in Joseph's Time

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 16:3

The verse we're looking at is Deuteronomy 1:16: "And I charged your judges at that time, saying..." What follows is a commentary that really gets to the heart of leadership and com...

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Ishmael in Joseph's Time

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 16:5

It offers a fascinating glimpse into how our sages grappled with the complexities of applying Torah law in everyday situations. The text begins with a seemingly simple phrase: "amo...

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Saga of Joseph and Israelites

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 25:7

The ancient Israelites felt that way too, and their story, preserved in the Sifrei Devarim, offers a powerful lesson. Let's rewind. The Israelites are poised to enter the Promised ...

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Patriarchal Covenant and Jeremiah

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 26:7

Our tradition teaches us that prayer, or tefillah, has a rich tapestry of expressions, each a unique pathway to connecting with the Divine. The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of lega...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs of Abraham

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 31:1

It's so central to Jewish prayer, so foundational to our understanding of G-d, that we might sometimes take it for granted. But the rabbis of old saw so much depth and meaning pack...

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Jacob's Prayer and Ishmael

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 31:5

Our tradition certainly understands that feeling. And it finds a powerful voice in the prayer of Jacob, the father of the twelve tribes. We find this prayer tucked away in Sifrei D...

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