(3-4 Minute Read) Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 The Torah portion of Shofetim begins with a reminder of the system of judges and officers that the Most High through Moses had established for the Jewish people. Moses then elaborated on various commandments relating…
(4-5 Minute Read) Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 The Torah portion of Re’eh commences with Moses reminding the Jewish people of the importance of observing the Torah completely, and of the related blessings and curses. Moses noted the Most High’s instructions that offerings…
(3-4 Minute Read) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Moses’ discourse continues in this week’s Torah parasha, or portion, called Eikev. Moses repeatedly encouraged the Jewish people to observe all of the commandments of the Torah, revering none but the Almighty. Moses further reminded…
(4-5 Minute Read) Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 The Torah portion of Vaetchanan begins with Moses pleading with the Almighty to allow him to cross over the Jordan River into the land of Israel. The Most High refused, but instead permitted Moses to…
(3-4 Minute Read) Deuteronomy 1:1-3:21 The Book of Devarim, or Deuteronomy, begins with the Torah portion of the same name. In Deuteronomy, near the end of his life Moses addressed the early Jewish nation on the other side of the…
