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That’s what happened to me recently, and I want to share the journey. We’re diving into the Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations of the Book of Deuteronomy. In sec...
Seemingly small details, like where you ate a particular offering, could have huge significance. Let's delve into one tiny corner of the Torah to see what we can uncover. We're loo...
This passage deals with the rules surrounding chullin (חולין), which refers to non-sacrificial meat – basically, regular, everyday meat that wasn't part of a Temple offering. The q...
Jewish law, especially concerning sacrifices and offerings in ancient times, can sometimes feel that way. We read the verses, but the nuances… they can be tricky. to a fascinating ...
We're looking at a passage that wrestles with the details of the Pesach sacrifice – the Passover offering. The text begins by pointing out that the verse "and you shall make the Pe...
Jewish law sometimes deals with similar dilemmas, where doing one good thing might unintentionally lead to a less-than-ideal outcome. Today, let's talk about the Pesach offering, t...
We're going to explore a passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early rabbinic legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. This passage, number 132, deals with the seem...
Ben Sira, in his wisdom, reminds us of the immense task Aaron undertook. He says, "And who, in his nobility, his heart, atoned for the children of Israel." Aaron atoned. Think abou...
Ben Sira, in his wisdom, gives us a glimpse. He paints a picture, vibrant and alive, of Simon the High Priest at the altar. Can you see him? Receiving the sacrificial pieces from h...
