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Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech

This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech (read on 28 September 2024). In Nitzavim (“Standing”), Moses addresses the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of following God’s covenant and of not worshiping other gods. He describes the process of repentance and returning to God, and stresses that God’s commandments are achievable and “not in the heavens.” Vayeilech (“He Went”) opensContinue reading “Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech”

Parashat Ki Tavo 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא

21 September 2024 / 18 Elul 5784 Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Ki Tavo (“When You Come”) opens by describing the ceremony of the first fruit offering (bikkurim) and the declaration made upon the completion of tithing. It concludes with a detailedContinue reading “Parashat Ki Tavo 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא”

Parashat Ki Teitzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא

14 September 2024 / 11 Elul 5784 Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects,Continue reading “Parashat Ki Teitzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא”