Parashat Shoftim (Judges) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 16:18–21:9 There is a portion of Scripture in this week’s parasha that I did not give much attention before. It’s significant because it has prophetic elements regarding Israel’s future request … Read More
God’s Order
Parashat Re’eh (See or Look) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26–16:19 In this week’s parasha, I noticed a phrase that repeats numerous times: “…that the Lord your God will choose…” The same phrase, or a variation of it, … Read More
Trusting When We Can’t See Part 2
Parashat Ekev (Because of) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12–11:25 As I was preparing to write this week’s blog, I read what I wrote about this parasha one year ago. I felt it is very timely considering the … Read More
Give Him Your All
Parashat Va’etchanan (To Implore or Beg) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 3:23–7:11 In our weekly parasha, we read one of the most famous prayers in Judaism called “The Shema”: Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the … Read More
Taking Matters in our Hands
Parashat D’varim (Words) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 1:1-1–3:22 Have you ever tried to make something right, and in doing so, only made it worse? As I was reading this week’s portion, one specific account caught my attention: … Read More
Heeding His Warnings
Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 Our weekly portion opens with the word, “הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ” “ha’azinu”, which means “listen or give ear to”. This is a word that I believe we need to pay close attention … Read More
Who Do You Fear?
Parashat Vayelech (He went) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 31:1–30 In this week’s Scripture portion, we read of Moses speaking about when leadership of Israel will be transferred to Joshua: So Moses went and spoke these words to … Read More
Without Excuse
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 29:9–30:20 There is something written in our weekly Scripture portion that always caught my eyes: For this commandment which I command you today is not too difficult for you, nor … Read More
Giving Him Our Best
Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–29:8 God was very clear in His instructions to Israel upon their arrival to the Land of inheritance: Then it shall be, when you enter the land … Read More
Does the Word Contradict Itself?
Parashat Ki Teitzei (When you go out) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 21:10 – 25:19 Could there be a contradiction in this week’s Scripture portion? In this week’s parasha we read: Fathers shall not be put to death … Read More