#166 | Devarim ch.12 - The Place That God Will Choose

From The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel by R Alex Israel.

• Published: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:12:00 GMT
• Duration: 00:17:48
• Books: Deuteronomy
• Parsha: Devarim
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Our chapter discusses a ban on sacrificial worship outside a central location - "the place which God will choose" - which 400 years hence became Jerusalem!

Why are local altars banned if they are dedicated to God?

Are there advantages to altars in multiple locations?