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But according to the Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early rabbinic legal commentaries on the book of Deuteronomy, it's something we should be constantly mindful of. R. Shimon, oft...
It turns out, our sages grappled with these feelings too, and they used a beautiful metaphor: water. This passage from Sifrei Devarim (48) explores how we should approach learning,...
Moments where the choices seem equally appealing, or equally daunting. This week, in Sifrei Devarim 53, we find a powerful exploration of just that – the choices we face and the il...
Isn’t it amazing sometimes, the things we take for granted? We rush through our days, caught up in the whirlwind, and forget the truly monumental things that have shaped us. Like, ...
Jewish tradition grapples with this idea, especially when it comes to idolatry. It's not a casual topic. It strikes at the very core of our relationship with the Divine. The Sifrei...
They’re there for a reason, of course. Take this one, from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy. It’s a deep dive into the seemingly sim...
But not in a scary, Big Brother kind of way. More like… a loving parent hoping you’ll make the right choices. This idea comes to life in the Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal i...
Or is there something... more? There's a fascinating passage in Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, that explores just this question. It centers on the verse, ...
Rain brings life. Torah brings life. Case closed. But hold on. Is it really that simple? The ancient sages, grappling with this very question in Sifrei Devarim 306, weren't so sure...
