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.
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.
Who was Vashti in the Bible?
Queen Vashti is only mentioned a few times in the Bible. But her actions opened the way for Esther to become queen and save the Jewish people.
In this article I am only trying to understand Vashti. There are many interesting details in Megillat Esther that are not investigated here.
Levirate Marriages
Most people are not familiar with the topic of levirate marriage. Therefore, the command of levirate marriage seems very strange.
This article will look at examples of levirate marriage in the Bible and the Talmud.
Levirate Marriage, Yibum, and Chalitzah
One of the main purposes of marriage is to have children that can be raised to become productive members of the community. Sometimes a husband dies before his marriage has produced children.
It is at sad times like these that yibum or Jewish levirate marriage plays a role.
Almonds in the Bible
The Land of Israel is praised for the seven species mentioned in Deuteronomy / Devarim chapter 8. Recently, a friend asked me why almonds aren’t included in the seven species.
That leads to the issue of what almonds represent in the Bible.
This article attempts to answer that “simple” question.
The Seven Species and Tu Bishevat
The Land of Israel is praised for the Seven Species mentioned in Deuteronomy / Devarim chapter 8. Tu Bishevat is a celebration of trees. What is the relationship between the 7 species and Tu Bishevat?
The Seven Species in the Bible
The Land of Israel is praised for many qualities. One of the most famous are the Seven Species mentioned in Deuteronomy / Devarim chapter 8.
Parshat Vezot Haberachah Summary
Parshat Vezot Haberachah is the 11th and final parsha in Sefer Devarim (also known as Deuteronomy).
This parsha is verses Deuteronomy 33:1 – 34:12, or a total of 41 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Haazinu Summary
Parshat Haazinu is the 10th parsha in Sefer Devarim (also known as Deuteronomy).
This parsha is verses Deuteronomy 32:1 – 32:52, or a total of 52 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Vayeilech Summary
Parshat Vayeilech is the 9th parsha in Sefer Devarim (also known as Deuteronomy).
This parsha is verses Deuteronomy 31:1 – 31:30, or a total of 30 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.