#170 | Devarim ch.16 - Celebrating Together

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

• Published: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:06:01 GMT
• Duration: 00:14:17
• Books: Deuteronomy
• Parsha: Devarim
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The depiction of the three "regalim" - the "pilgrim festivals" - has a particular emphasis on sharing with individuals who are often vulnerable, at the fringes of society. Why is this so central to Sefer Devarim, and indeed to the unique Jewish culture of celebration?