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Weekly Torah
“and you will return to the Lord, your G-d… you and your children… “ (Deut. 30:1) The positive commandment and the Divine promise of repentance and reconciliation between G-d and His children is THE message of the days preceding the awesome day of Rosh HaShana.
Nitzavim-Vayelech (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech is read on Shabbat:
Elul 25, 5770/September 4, 2010
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By performing Torah commandments with joy, as prescribed in this week’s parasha, and expressing our thanks to G-d for all His blessings, we become keenly aware that G-d is with us in all our endeavors, the ultimate validation of our lives.
Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
Parashat Ki Tavo is read on Shabbat:
Elul 18, 5770/August 28, 2010
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“For you go out to war against your enemies, and HaShem, your G*d, will deliver him into your hands…” (Deut. 21:10) Some wars are guaranteed victories, while others, (“If you go to war in your land against an adversary that oppresses you…” Numbers 10:9) threaten to be unmitigated disasters. What basic military doctrines is Torah teaching us, and what basic attributes of love for the land and faith in G*d are required of our leaders?
Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
Parashat Ki Teitzei is read on Shabbat:
Elul 11, 5770/August 21, 2010
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The power of positive thinking: When we prepare for war, as described in this week’s parasha, or for any challenge in life, are we focused on the task before us? Are we transmitting positivity? The spiritual force field that we create around ourselves will effect our ability, and the abilities of others around us, to attain our goals.
Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
Parashat Shoftim is read on Shabbat:
Elul 4, 5770/August 17, 2010
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G-d commands us not to be overwhelmed by our own mortality; not to diminish our physical selves in the realization of our own finiteness, but to find strength and comfort in His eternal embrace: “You are children of the L-rd, your G-d.” (Deut. 14:1)
Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
Parashat Re’eh is read on Shabbat:
Av 27, 5770/August 7, 2010
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Moshe prepares the people for entering the land of Israel. They will need to take up arms in order to conquer the land, and they will need to take up their plowshares in order to settle and cultivate the land. But ultimately, in order to set down roots both deep and unassailable, they will need to perform the commandments that G-d commanded them. The same is every bit as true today. It is Torah that weds us to the land of Israel.
Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
Parashat Eikev is read on Shabbat:
Av 20, 5770/July 31, 2010
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Moshe beseeches G-d with 515 entreaties to enter into the land of Israel. G-d denies Moshe’s plea, yet immediately after, Moshe says, “For what great nation is there that has G-d so near to it, as HaShem our G-d is at all times that we call upon Him?” (Deut. 4:7) Could it be that G-d always answers our prayers, even if not always to our liking?
Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11)
Parashat Va’etchanan is read on Shabbat:
Av 13, 5770/July 24, 2010
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