“Blow the shofar on the new moon, on the full moon for our feast day. For it is a law for Israel, a ruling of the God of Jacob.” (Psalm … Continued
Archives for September 2017
Parashat Ha-azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52)
“Remember the days of old: reflect upon the years of other generations. Ask your father and he will tell you; your elders and they will inform you.” (Deuteronomy 32:7) Ha-azinu … Continued
A View from Jerusalem – September 2017
Days of Awe The last days of Israel’s hot and steamy summer finally shorten. The air with cooler winds, heralding the longed for fall. Wandering birds fly high above, escaping … Continued
Parashat Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20)
“Then Moses recited the words of this poem to the very end, in the hearing of the whole congregation of Israel.” (Deuteronomy 31:30) We read two parashot (portions) this week … Continued
Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy) 26:1-29:8
“And the Lord has affirmed this day that you are, as He promised you, His treasured people who shall observe all his commandments.” (Deuteronomy 26:18) Parashat Ki Tavo opens with … Continued