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(Numb. 4:18:) “Do not cut off.” This text is related (to Ps. 33:18), “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him….” The text speaks along many lines of thought.121Shittim...
(Numb. 7:1), “So it came to pass on the day that Moses had finished.” This text is related (to Ps. 51:20–21), “Make Zion prosper in Your good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusal...
(Numb. 16:1:) “Now Korah betook himself.” This text is related (to Prov. 18:19), “A brother offended (rt.: psh') is more formidable than a fortified city; [such] contentions are li...
(Numb. 22:2:) “Now Balak ben Zippor saw.” What is the meaning of “Now he saw?” He saw retribution which would come against Israel in the future.3Numb. R. 20:2. And he hated them mo...
(Numb. 22:20:) “Then God came unto Balaam at night.” This text is related (to Exod. 12:42), “That was for the Lord a night of vigil.” All miracles which were done for Israel and wh...
(Numb. 25:2:) “And they invited the people to the sacrifices for their gods.” Thus they (i.e., daughters of Moab) were going by the counsel of Balaam, as stated (in Numb. 31:16), “...
(Numb. 29:35:) “On the eighth day [you shall have] a solemn assembly.” Let our master instruct us: Is it permitted to eat outside the sukkah on the Feast (of Tabernacles)?39BB 75a;...
(Numb. 31:1-2:) “Then the Lord spoke, ‘Exact vengeance for the Children of Israel [on the Midianites].” Let our master instruct us: How many sustained blasts (teqi'ot) does one blo...
It is written (in Josh. 7:19), “Then Joshua said unto Achan, ‘My son, please give glory [to the Lord God of Israel and make a confession to Him; please tell me what you have done, ...
(Deut. 1:1:) “These are the words (elleh hadevarim).” May the name [of the Holy One, blessed be He,] be blessed and may His memory be exalted. All the miracles that he did for Isra...
(Deut. 16:18:) “You shall appoint judges and law officers] for yourselves in all your gates,” in every single city; “for your tribes,” even when the whole city consists of a single...
We know King Solomon, wise and powerful, but he was also, according to tradition, a master of summoning and controlling demons. The Testament of Solomon is practically a who's who ...
According to tradition, when the time came for Abraham to leave this world, God didn't send just any messenger. He summoned the Angel of Death himself. But God, in His infinite com...
According to tradition, after Pharaoh's daughter discovered the infant Moses nestled among the bulrushes, she brought him back to the palace. She presented him to her father, claim...
Jewish tradition offers some powerful and moving images of what happens to the souls of the righteous after death. And some of these images paint a picture of them continuing to fi...
And maybe, just maybe, the answer is simpler than we think. The Book of Ben Sira, a text brimming with practical advice and profound insights, starts with a bold claim. It cuts rig...
Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words have resonated for centuries, starts with that very feeling. "The sands of the seas, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity, who can count...
It starts with something seemingly simple: "Unto all flesh he gave her according to his desire, and he will give her to his lovers." Now, who is this "her"? Interpretations vary, b...
It offers a perspective that might just change how you see everything. The very first verse sets the stage: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and it increases peace...
The ancient wisdom tradition certainly thinks so, and it points us toward something, or rather, someone, very special. Who is this "she" that promises so much joy, so much fulfillm...
The Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of wisdom literature, has something to say about that very human struggle. It's a book full of practical advice, ethical teachings, and a hea...
And sometimes, ancient wisdom is exactly what we need to steady ourselves.It's like getting a pep talk from a really wise old friend. "Prepare your heart and be strengthened," Ben ...
That moment of doubt, when faith feels… fragile. But what does our tradition teach us about those times? Ben Sira, a book of wisdom literature from around the 2nd century BCE, offe...
That’s the heart of the message we find in the Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of Jewish wisdom literature written in Hebrew sometime in the Second Temple period. to a few verse...
That moment where you think, "I've got this. I'm in control"? We all do. It's part of being human. But what happens when that feeling tips over into arrogance, into a belief that o...
We've all been there. But what if the wisest course of action was simply... silence? That's the dilemma posed in the ancient wisdom of Ben Sira, specifically in chapter 6. It's a s...
Someone who's all smiles and good times when things are easy, but vanishes the moment trouble appears. Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words resonate across centuries, understood th...
Ben Sira, in his wisdom, certainly did. He tells us, "A faithful friend is a firm friend; And he that findeth him hath found a treasure." A treasure! Not just a pleasant acquaintan...
This passage from Ben Sira is all about seeking wisdom, actively, intentionally. It begins with a simple invitation: "If thou art wishful to hear (H); And incline thine ear (H), th...
It's packed with advice on everything from how to treat your servants to, yes, even your daughters. Some of it might sound a little… antiquated to our modern ears. But bear with me...
Ben Sira, in his wisdom, reminds us of something fundamental: "If they were not, you would not have come to the world." Your parents, your ancestors... they paved the way. And what...
And honestly, it’s advice that still rings true today. He starts with a stark warning: "Do not prosper in the estate of evil, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire." It's a...
Ben Sira, that ancient sage, was all over these social complexities. He offers us some seriously practical, if a little sharp, advice in his wisdom text. "Not with all men should o...
The ancient wisdom of Ben Sira grapples with this very tension, reminding us what truly makes a person honorable. And it might not be what you think. "Pride is not becoming of huma...
Because, according to this ancient text, even in those moments of deepest despair, something extraordinary can happen. "The eyes of the Lord looked upon him for good, and shook off...
The wisdom of Ben Sira, a sage writing over two thousand years ago, has some sharp, insightful words for us about these very human tendencies. He cuts right to the chase: “Do not s...
The ancient wisdom of Ben Sira, a book of Jewish wisdom literature also known as Sirach, grapples with precisely these tricky situations. It offers some pretty direct, and frankly,...
Ben Sira, that ancient sage, had some thoughts on that. And let me tell you, they’re as relevant today as they were back then. He starts with a warning: "Hath he need of thee? Then...
In his wisdom writings, preserved for us in the book we call Ben Sira, he observes the stark contrast in how society treats the rich and the poor. It's a timeless truth, isn't it? ...
"As leaves grow upon a green tree," he writes, "Whereof one withereth, and another springeth up; So of the generations of flesh and blood, One perisheth, and another ripeneth." (Be...
Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words dance between scripture and folklore, grapples with this very question. And what he offers us is both comforting and challenging. "According to...
The Book of Ben Sira, also known as Sirach or the Wisdom of Ben Sira, wrestles with this very human impulse. It poses the question: If I sin in secret, who's to know? This ancient ...
But sometimes, the simplest wisdom is the most profound. And that brings us to a line from the Book of Ben Sira – a book of wisdom literature that, while not part of the standard H...
Ben Sira, that wise sage of old, offers us a beautiful, simple sentiment in his writings (Ben Sira 26:1-2): "A valiant wife is satisfying to her husband; and he will spend the year...
One wrong step, and BOOM. Ben Sira, that wise sage of ancient times, knew a thing or two about navigating life's treacherous paths. And in chapter 33, he offers some pretty direct ...
Moments when we desperately need a little rahamim, mercy. Ben Sira, that wise sage whose words are treasured in Jewish tradition, offers us a powerful image in his book, Ben Sira. ...
It’s a cry, a yearning for divine intervention. "Shake thy hand over the strange people; And let them see thy mighty acts." It's a powerful image, isn't it? A call for God to revea...
Ben Sira, that wise sage from way back when, really hits on that feeling in his writings. He challenges us to be more mindful, more discerning, especially when it comes to the thin...
