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Devarim – Deuteronomy

At the end of 40 years, the Jewish people are camped on the border of the land of Israel. Moses spends the last weeks of his life reviewing the Torah with the people. The Torah ends with the death and burial of Moshe.

Deuteronomy 33:12 – Blessing Benjamin

October 21, 2024

In Genesis 49 Jacob blessed his 12 sons. In a similar way, in Deuteronomy 33, at the end of his life, Moses blesses the 12 tribes.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags Holy Temple, Land of Israel, Malbim, Solomon - Shlomo, Third Temple

Deuteronomy 32:39 – I am He

December 5, 2024September 30, 2024

In Deuteronomy 32:39 God proclaims, “I, I am He.” Why is the “I” repeated? Who is the intended recipient of this message?

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags Abarbanel, Daat Mikra, Rabbi Hirsch, Rashi

Deuteronomy 30:11-14 – Not in Heaven

September 24, 2024

In Deuteronomy 30:11-14 Moses teaches the Jewish people about repentance. Or, maybe he’s teaching about the importance of studying Torah. The verses aren’t clear.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy, Hashkafa Tags commandments, learning, Moses - Moshe, Repentance - Teshuva, sin, Torah

Deuteronomy 26:5 – The Aramean

September 18, 2024

The farmer who brought his first fruits to Jerusalem recited six verses beginning with Deuteronomy 26:5.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags Abraham - Avraham, Jacob - Yaakov, Land of Israel

Deuteronomy 23:10 – The Jewish Camp

September 10, 2024

Moses in Deuteronomy 23 warns the Jewish army to “beware of every evil.” What is the evil they should avoid?

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags IDF - Tzahal, Rabbi Sorotzkin, Ramban - Nachmanides, sin, war - armed conflict

Deuteronomy 17:6 – 2 or 3 Witnesses

September 5, 2024

According to Deuteronomy 17:6 judges in a Jewish court must hear the testimony of two or three witnesses. If two witnesses are enough, then why mention three? If three are required, then why mention two?

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags commandments, marriage, Rabbi Hirsch, Ramban - Nachmanides, Rashi

Deuteronomy 12:10 – Duties in the Land

August 29, 2024

Moses is teaching the people about to enter the Land of Israel their duties once they arrive.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags commandments, David - King David, Holy Temple, Jerusalem, king - melech, Land of Israel

Deuteronomy 7:15 – No More Illness

August 22, 2024

In Deuteronomy 7:15 Moses makes the startling statement that God will remove all illness from the Jewish people. If so, then why are so many people sick today?

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags commandments, plagues, Rabbi Sorotzkin

Deuteronomy 4:9 – Lest You Forget

August 15, 2024

In Deuteronomy 4:9 Moses tells the Jewish people not to “forget the things which your eyes have seen.” What are these “things” and why are they important?

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags commandments, Mount Sinai - Har Sinai, Ramban - Nachmanides, Rashi

Deuteronomy 1:11 – One Thousand Times

December 5, 2024August 8, 2024

The Book of Deuteronomy begins with Moses reviewing some historical events with the Jewish people. As part of that review, in Deuteronomy 1:11, he blesses them that God should increase them one thousand times.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags Abarbanel, Golden Calf, Moses - Moshe, Rabbi Sorotzkin
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