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Sifrei Devarim, a legal midrash on the book of Deuteronomy, tackles this head-on. It emphasizes the importance of unwavering commitment to mitzvot. And it's not just about the big,...
It all starts with King Solomon, the wisest of men. The text quotes 1 Kings 3:13, where God says to Solomon, "And also what you did not ask I have granted you — even riches and hon...
We often think of land, money, possessions. But what about inheriting something far more profound? Sifrei Devarim 165 offers a glimpse into a different kind of inheritance, one tha...
The passage centers around Deuteronomy 18:6, dealing with the rights and roles of the Levites. Now, who were the Levites? They were members of the tribe of Levi, designated for ser...
The Torah, our ancient guide, has something to say about it. Let's turn to Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy. Specifically, Deuteronomy 18:9. It's a seemingly simple verse: "W...
For millennia, people have sought guidance from… well, some pretty unusual places. Today, let's dive into some ancient methods of divination, as described in the Sifrei Devarim (De...
The book of Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on Deuteronomy, touches on this very idea. It connects our wholeness, our completeness, directly to our relationship with God. It says, "Wh...
We all do sometimes. What if I told you that according to ancient Jewish wisdom, the answers aren't hidden in tarot cards or crystal balls, but much closer to home? The book of Dev...
We’re talking about the verse, "to him shall you hearken" (Deuteronomy 18:15). Simple enough. Listen to the prophet. But Sifrei Devarim 176 throws a curveball. It suggests this obe...
