The Book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), the fifth of the five books of the Torah, which we will begin reading this Shabbat, is mainly composed of speeches by Moses before taking his leave from the nation.

(Deuteronomy 1:10-11) Painting by Yoram Raanan, www.RaananArt.com This week, we begin reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, whose Hebrew name is Devarim, meaning “words.” The book, as its name ...

The book of Devarim begins with Moshe’s rebuke of the nation. Moshe’s words are exceedingly harsh. He does not suffice merely with recounting their wrongdoings and explaining the punishments ...

Devarim is always read on Shabbat Hazon, the Shabbat before the Ninth of Av, the fast for the destruction of both Holy Temples, the fall of Jerusalem and the loss of our national sovereignty.

This week’s parasha begins the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy) which is Moses’s final teaching before he dies. The entire book can be understood as his attempt to accept his impending demise.

What is our personal wisdom we wish to share? These same questions permeate Devarim, the final book of the Torah. This book is unique in the Torah for its literary style and composition.

Parashat Devarim begins with Moses reprimanding the Jewish People as he recalls the numerous places in the desert where they rebelled against God. As they enter the land of Israel, the Jewish ...

Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Report this post. At the end of Parashat Devarim, Moshe commands his replacement, Yehoshua, in preparation for the conquest of the land of ...

As Ol’ Blue Eyes once sang, “Regrets, I’ve had a few.” The final book of the Torah, sefer Devarim, opens with Moshe’s experiencing his Frank Sinatra moment of reflection. The end is near ...

It is no coincidence that we read parashat Devarim on the Shabbat preceding Tisha B’Av, our national day of mourning associated not merely with our loss of the two Temples, but a day synonymous ...

Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, One would expect the opening salvo of Parshat Devarim – the first parsha in the final book of the Pentateuch – to deliver major ...

Many events in the Book of Deuteronomy intersect with the Genesis narrative. For example, Genesis narrates the stories of Jacob and Esau while Deuteronomy involves their descendants – the ...