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Weekly Torah Readings
As Moses continues to flesh out G-d’s plan for a Torah based society in the land of Israel, one thing becomes crystal clear: The Holy Temple from which shines forth the Divine presence, (Shechina), is the light and the source of justice – how we treat our fellow man, and worship – how we stand before G-d. We cannot achieve justice between men if we do not stand before G-d, and we cannot stand before G-d if we do not seek justice between men.
Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
Parashat Shoftim is read on Shabbat:
Elul 4, 5771/September 3, 2011
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As Moses prepares the nation to enter the land he stays focused on the one great challenge that lays before him and the people: To take a congregation of individuals and forge them into one mighty nation, united and dedicated to creating a Torah infused reality in the land of Israel.
Re’eh (Deuteronomy 1:26-16:17)
Parashat Re’eh is read on Shabbat:
Av 27, 5771/August 27, 2011
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Moshe expresses two chief concerns as he speaks to Israel: Every one of the 613 commandments is important in G-d’s eye and should likewise be regarded by the people, and the true destination and proper location for the performance of each of the 613 commandments is in the land of Israel itself.
Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
Parashat Eikev is read on Shabbat:
Av 20, 5771/August 20, 2011
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Moshe wanted nothing more than to cross the Jordan and see the holy land, “the good mountain, and the Levanon.” (Deut. 3:23) But G-d would not allow it. What at first seems like a harsh rebuke, is, on a much deeper level, a compassionate expression of G-d’s love for Moshe and for Israel.
Va’Etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:1)
Parashat Va’Etchanan is read on Shabbat:
Av 13, 5771/August 13, 2011
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The book of Deuteronomy opens with Moses’ rebuke of Israel: strong, yet couched in subtle and gentle terminology, in order to spare Israel embarrassment or discomfort, yet nevertheless impart an important teaching for the nation. Always read on the first Shabbat of the month of Menachem Av, (literally the “comforting father”), Moses’ words reflect the essence of the month of Av, a month of stern rebuke for Israel, but also a month which offers loving compassion and comfort for Israel by G-d.
Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
Parashat Devarim is read on Shabbat:
Av 6, 5771/August 6, 2011
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42 journeys through the wilderness of life, and a box of scented letters: a love story.
Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13)
Parashat Masei is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 28, 5771/July 30, 2011
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“A tongue can accuse or carry bad news.” Hank Williams sure said a mouthful with those lines. In truth, it was lashon hara – an evil tongue – which put Israel in exile and which kept Israel in the wilderness forty years. But on the flip side, our words, our vows, our oaths and our pledges, if uttered and honored with the proper respect and trust in HaShem, can lead us back to the promised land of Israel.
Matot (Numbers 30:2-32:42)
Parashat Matot is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 21, 5771/July 23, 2011
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