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In Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal and ethical teachings from the Book of Numbers, we find a discussion about that very moment. Deuteronomy 34:4 tells us, "And the L-rd said...
It’s a question that pops up when we delve into the Sifrei Devarim, an early rabbinic commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy. It tackles this very issue, using the prophets Amos and...
The Sifrei Devarim, an ancient rabbinic commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, often finds meaning by looking closely at the names we find in the Torah. Take, for instance, the sto...
But think about it: a well-aimed, honest rebuke can clear the air, address grievances, and ultimately lead to reconciliation. Our tradition teaches that rebuke, when delivered with...
We often picture him as this towering, almost superhuman figure, but behind the miracles and the commandments, there was a real person grappling with a monumental task. And sometim...
But where do we draw the line? When is it just a colorful way of speaking, and when is it a promise we can truly count on? In Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations ...
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...
This idea of "servant" comes up in Sifrei Devarim, that's the book of Deuteronomy, and it got me thinking. The verse we're looking at is Deuteronomy 3:24, where Moses is pleading w...
It's an old, old story. And it seems it was happening even in the time of the prophet Ezekiel. to a fascinating passage from Sifrei Devarim 31, which brings us a discussion about i...
