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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...
It's more than just tossing something into the collection plate; it's about intention, quality, and… well, let's just say, no mixing and matching! The book of Devarim, Deuteronomy,...
Ancient Jewish tradition certainly did, and it wove that connection into the very fabric of daily life. Take, for example, the mitzvah, the commandment, of reishit hagez, "the firs...
It's easy to imagine the grand spectacle, the soaring prayers, the scent of incense... but what about the physical posture of the priests, the kohanim? Well, a fascinating little d...
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...
