Parashat Ekev (Because of)

As I mentioned, I love the consistency of God’s Word, and I would like to highlight a few key points from the verses above: That word “if” is such an important word that we find … Read More

Parashat Ekev (Because of )

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12–11:25 In our reading last week, we learned of God’s call to the children of Israel to be a people set apart unto Him – a sacred and holy people. He explained that … Read More

Parashat Eikev (Reward) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25

בס”ד Parashat Eikev (Reward) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 In this week’s Torah reading, it is said that “HaShem will not take a bribe.” (Deuteronomy 10:17) Throughout the Scriptures, there are several occurrences where those … Read More

Parashat Eikev (Reward) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25

בס”ד Parashat Eikev (Reward) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 In this week’s Torah portion one learns a very important lesson about merit. Merit can be simply defined as the outcome of something which is earned. … Read More

Parashat Eikev (Reward) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25

בס”ד Parashat Eikev (Reward) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 Physical strength is a blessing from HaShem. G-d’s people are not supposed to be frail and weak so that they cannot do physical labor. Good health … Read More

Parashat Eikev (reward) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25

בס”ד Parashat Eikev (reward) Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 In last week’s parasha we read how G-d’s covenant with the Jewish people to give them the land of Israel would be renewed in the last … Read More