Parashat Re’eh 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה

31 August 2024 / 27 Av 5784 Parashat Re’eh is the 47th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Re’eh (“See”) details a series of laws in advance of the Israelites’ entrance into the Land of Israel. These include the obligation to destroy idolatry, laws of tithing and charity, dietaryContinue reading “Parashat Re’eh 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה”

Parashat Eikev 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב

24 August 2024 / 20 Av 5784 Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron’s death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon theContinue reading “Parashat Eikev 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב”

Parashat Vaetchanan 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן

17 August 2024 / 13 Av 5784 Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Vaetchanan (“I Pleaded”) opens as Moses describes his pleading with God to be allowed into the Land of Israel. Moses warns the Israelites not to pursue idolatry and recounts the givingContinue reading “Parashat Vaetchanan 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן”