According to Deuteronomy 17:6 judges in a Jewish court must hear the testimony of two or three witnesses. If two witnesses are enough, then why mention three? If three are required, then why mention two?
marriage
Marriage is one of the most significant human relationships. It plays an important role throughout the Bible.
Exodus 21:4 – The Slave
We find numerous mentions of slaves in the Bible. Some verses even require a person to become a slave and permit another person to buy him.
Jezebel in the Bible
Jezebel is one of the most famous women mentioned in the Bible. Sadly,she was not a righteous woman but one who encouraged idol worship and abuse of power.
Levirate Marriages
Most people are not familiar with the topic of levirate marriage. Therefore, the command of levirate marriage seems very strange.
This article will look at examples of levirate marriage in the Bible and the Talmud.
Levirate Marriage, Yibum, and Chalitzah
One of the main purposes of marriage is to have children that can be raised to become productive members of the community. Sometimes a husband dies before his marriage has produced children.
It is at sad times like these that yibum or Jewish levirate marriage plays a role.
Who is Jacob in the Bible?
I have been asked several times, who is Jacob in the Bible?
This article will answer that question. However, this is not an attempt to write a full biography of Jacob.
Rather, I will look at the basic facts of Jacob’s life and his family.
Parshat Mikeitz Summary
Parshat Mikeitz is the 10th parsha in Sefer Bereshit (also known as Genesis).
This parsha is verses Genesis 41:1 – 44:17, or a total of 146 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Vayeitzei Summary
Parshat Vayeitzei is the 7th parsha in Sefer Bereshit (also known as Genesis).
This parsha is verses Genesis 28:10 – 32:3, or a total of 148 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Chayei Sarah Summary
Parshat Chayei Sarah is the 5th parsha in Sefer Bereshit (also known as Genesis).
This parsha is verses Genesis 23:1 – 25:18, or a total of 105 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Bereshit Summary
Parshat Bereshit is the 1st parsha in Sefer Bereshit (also known as Genesis).
This parsha is verses Genesis 1:1 – 6:8, or a total of 146 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.