“Give ear, O heavens, let me speak; let the earth hear the words I utter” (Deut. 32:1) Parashat Ha-azinu is the last parasha (portion) to be read on a regular … Continued
Archives for September 2011
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech (Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30)[1]
“I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day: I have put before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life—if you and your offspring would live.”(Deuteronomy 30:19) … Continued
Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
“Blessed shall you be in your comings and blessed shall you be in your goings.” (Deuteronomy 28:6) Parashat Ki Tavo continues the description of rituals to be performed once the … Continued
Israel Has Continuously Sacrificed for Peace
In honor of the High Holidays beginning in less than two weeks, and in light of the upcoming vote in the United Nations on Palestinian statehood, I would like to … Continued
Parashat Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
“When you lend your neighbor any kind of loan do not enter his home to take his collateral.” (Deut. 24:10) Parashat Ki Teitzei contains more laws than any other parasha (portion) … Continued
Parashat Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
“Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may thrive and occupy the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” (Deuteronomy 16:18) Deuteronomy delivers one consistent message: don’t be … Continued