Tag: Deuteronomy

The text explores the contrast between the absence of Moshe in the Passover Haggadah and his central role on Shavuot in mediating the giving of the Torah.
From June 7 to June 14, important Jewish observances include Shabbat and Shavuot timings.
From March 22 to March 29, notable Jewish times include the Fast of Esther on March 21, Shabbat Zachor on March 23, Purim on March 23, and Shushan Purim on March 24.
In a recent article, Ethan Schwartz critiques Edward Feld's book, "The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Torah."
The Shabbat times for September 8 to September 15 are provided, with the start and end times for different cities in the UK specified.
In this discussion, Izzy Pludwinski, a sofer, explores the significance of Hebrew calligraphy in Jewish tradition.
In this podcast episode, the host explores the significance of Hebrew calligraphy in Jewish tradition.
The article discusses the inconsistencies between the commandment to remember the Sabbath in Exodus and the commandment to guard the Sabbath in Deuteronomy.
Renowned Israeli thinker and scholar Micah Goodman provides a thought-provoking interpretation of the Book of Deuteronomy, also known as Sefer Devarim, which Jews read during the period leading up to the High Holy Days.
The discussion challenges the common belief that Israelites endured severe slavery in Egypt, suggesting that their bondage may have been lighter, with men working during the day and women possessing some economic agency.
The article highlights the importance of visionary leadership in Judaism.
The book of Deuteronomy emphasizes the importance of Moses to Israel's history, declaring him the greatest prophet and leader they have ever had.
In this article, Elli Fischer discusses the presence of diseases and plagues in the Tokhehah, a section of Deuteronomy that outlines the curses that will befall the Jewish people if they do not follow God's commandments.
The text explores the significant role and characterization of Amalek in Jewish tradition, focusing on their attacks on the Israelites in the wilderness and later during the Purim story with Haman.
The text discusses the concept of renewal in the Jewish New Year.
The article reflects on the complex character of Shylock from Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" through a Jewish lens, particularly focusing on the symbol of circumcision and its metaphorical implications in the play.
In the poem "Good Flies Out of its Prison" by Abe Mezrich, elements from the Book of Ruth are explored.
The text delves into the moral complexities surrounding the tenth plague in the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
The text delves into the inclusion of mikra bikkurim, the farmers' declaration, in the Haggadah as the basis for discussing the Exodus miracles and the choices behind this selection.
The text explores the peculiar reward promised in the fifth commandment, which declares that honoring parents will result in a long life on the earth that God gives.
Rabbi Shai Held's two-volume collection "The Heart of Torah, Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion" delves into the importance of the Torah reading cycle and the moral lessons found within the text.
The twentieth of Iyar holds significance in Jewish history as it marks the Israelites' journey towards the Land of Canaan after leaving Sinai.
The text explores the rationale behind Shabbat observance in Judaism, highlighting two main perspectives: one based on God's resting after creating the world, emphasized in Exodus, and another focused on commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and promoting social equality, as articulated in Deuteronomy.
Rashi's well-known commentary on the first verse of the Torah asserts the Jewish people's God-given right to the Land of Israel.
Rabbi Ari Kahn's "Echoes of Eden: Sefer Devarim Echoes of Sinai" delves into the final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, highlighting Moshes' farewell address and reinterpretation of earlier Torah sections, presenting fresh insights and interpretations.