This week we read a double portion: Nitzavim and Yayeilech.

Nitzavim is the 8th parsha in sefer Devarim / Deuteronomy.

Moses addresses every Jew. No matter how exalted or lowly that person may be. Moses is bringing them and their descendants into a covenant with God.

Parshat Nitzavim is 40 verses from Devarim / Deuteronomy 29:9 – 30:20.

Here is a summary of Parshat Nitzavim.

Vayeilech is the 9th parsha in sefer Devarim / Deuteronomy.

Moses speaks to the Jewish people on the last day of his life. He tells them a message of hope for the future. He will no longer be leading them, but God and Joshua will be with them.

Parshat Vayeilech is 30 verses from Devarim / Deuteronomy 31:1 – 31:30.

Here is a summary of Parshat Vayeilech.

Haftarah – Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech

Isaiah 61:10 – 63:9

This haftarah does not relate directly to the parsha. Rather it is the last of the seven haftarahs of consolation that are read after Tisha B’Av. All of these haftarahs are taken from Isaiah.

The prophet Isaiah portrays God as a warrior returning from battle with blood splattered garments. God has fought to redeem the Jewish people and to bring them back to their Land with rejoicing. No matter how difficult the exile, God was always with His people.