by Tuly | f 31, 2021 | Bible Study, Eikev
On January 1, 2012, Rabbi Tuly Weisz sent his first daily newsletter to several dozen friends and family members (and hasn’t missed a day since in the past decade!). “I was inspired by this verse in Deuteronomy,” said Weisz, “that God’s eyes are upon the Land...
by Tuly Weisz | f 13, 2015 | Eikev, Rosh Hashana
It is amazing how much damage narcissism can cause. World War II was an incredibly devastating war, and that is even before talking about the Holocaust. The carnage was beyond description. The destruction to property, some of which was already centuries old if not...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 30, 2015 | Eikev
All God wants from the people, Moses says, is for them to walk in His ways and follow His commandments. Only their forefathers from all nations did God choose for His own and their descendants for all eternity. For this reason, Moses says, the people should...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 30, 2015 | Eikev
Moses tells the people to bear in mind it is not for the sake of their own righteousness that He is driving their enemies out of the land for them, but for the sake of the enemies’ wickedness and His love for Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Moses reminds the people of their...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 30, 2015 | Eikev, Israel
Our portion carries a promise of Godly assistance in conquering the Land of Israel and blessings for following His commands. Moses warns the people that they will be punished for disregarding God’s word and reminds them of several incidents in which they had sinned,...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 30, 2015 | Eikev
This final passage of our portion of the week deals with the concept of crime and punishment. Simply put, if the people hearken to God’s words, He will provide rain in its season and bounty in the fields. However, if the people allow their hearts to lead them astray,...
