By: Moran Rosenblit Originally Published in 2014 Every year, at this time of the year, my family and I build a Sukkah (“booth”) on our patio. What is a Sukkah, you may ask? It is … Read More
Parashat Vayelech (He Went)
Parashat Vayelech (He Went) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 31:1–30 This week, we read the deeply moving account of Moses commissioning Joshua and the Children of Israel, and preparing them for the task standing before them: So Moses … Read More
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing)
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 29:9–30:20 I would really encourage you to first read this week’s Scripture portion from Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20. Once again, I marvel at the depth and richness of this portion, and believe … Read More
Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come)
Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–29:8 I closed my last blog entry, Parashat Ki Teitzei (When You Go Out), with two verses from Galatians 3:13–14: Messiah redeemed us from the curse of … Read More
Parashat Ki Tetzei (When You Go Out)
Parashat Ki Tetzei (When you go out) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 21:10–25:19 As I was reading our portion this week from Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19, two verses “jumped out”, causing me to pause and reflect upon them a little … Read More
Parashat Shoftim (Judges)
Parashat Shoftim (Judges) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 16:18–21:9 This week’s Scripture reading is called “Judges” because it opens with the requirements that God made for Israel to appoint Judges over them: You shall appoint for yourself judges … Read More
Parashat Re’eh (See or Look)
Parashat Re’eh (See…) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 11:26 – 16:17 Every time I read this week’s Scripture portion, I’m always faced with examining my life, and more specifically the choices that I have made. From the time … Read More
Parashat Ekev (Because of)
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 7:12–11:25 God’s Word is consistent! As I was reflecting on this week’s reading, I was amazed once again by this, and also by the fact that Yeshua our Messiah’s teachings always consistently echoed … Read More
Parashat Va’etchanan (To Implore or Beg…)
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 3:23–7:11 One of the most beautiful passages with regard to God’s amazing love and endless grace toward His beloved Israel is found in this week’s Torah portion: For you are a holy people … Read More
Parashat Devarim (Words)
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 1:1–3:22 This week, we start a new book, Deuteronomy! The book of Deuteronomy is an important book for us believers since God reminds us of so many things that He told us before. … Read More