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

Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen)

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 We tend to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to. I’m not advocating being self-deprecating, or having “low self-esteem.” What I’m talking about is having a right understanding of our … Read More

Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come)

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–29:8 This week’s reading portion is quite dense, but there are some real pearls of wisdom if we look closely. The parasha details the commandments that God gave the children of Israel—what they … Read More

Parashat Ki Teitzei (When You Go Out)

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 21:10–25:19 Our weekly reading this week is full of different precepts full of great wisdom, love, and grace; they also deal with some moral issues that are helpful for us today. Deuteronomy Chapter … Read More