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We find ourselves in a rather intense corner of Jewish law today, diving into a verse from Sefer Devarim (the Book of Deuteronomy), specifically 17:7. It's a verse that, on the sur...
It's all about capital punishment, and it raises some serious questions about accountability. The text states: "And whence is it derived that if he does not die by the hand of the ...
The passage focuses on Deuteronomy 17:8, which speaks of difficult cases that require resolution. It says, “If a case is too difficult for you to judge, between blood and blood, be...
The Sifrei Devarim, a legal midrash on the Book of Deuteronomy, touches on some specific examples of legal “disputes” that might arise. It mentions the ordeal of the sotah, the wom...
We often think of judges as these impartial figures, robed and removed, but Jewish tradition delves into the nitty-gritty of who sits on the beth din (court of law) and what makes ...
Jewish tradition grapples with this tension, too, especially when it comes to interpreting the Torah. What happens when your understanding clashes with that of established authorit...
to a tiny verse from Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy, that holds a surprisingly weighty message about those who "wilfully" refuse to listen. The verse in question, Devarim 1...
Jewish law has some pretty specific ideas about that, especially when it comes to authority. to a fascinating little corner of legal thought from Sifrei Devarim 155, a commentary o...
Specifically, we're looking at section 156. It's a short passage, but packed with insights into how Jewish law was understood and adapted. The text starts with the phrase, "or to t...
