by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Re’eih
In keeping with the theme of travelling to Jerusalem, Moses now brings up the three pilgrimage holidays. These three holidays are unique in as much as the people are commanded to come to Jerusalem in person to celebrate. Not only that, they must not arrive...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Re’eih
Moses now describes a number of circumstances in which he warns the people not to be led astray. First, he warns the people not to fall prey to a deceitful prophet. Even if the signs a prophet sets come true, if he preaches against following God’s word, he is not to...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Re’eih, Shavuot (Pentecost), Temple
This week’s portion focuses on changes which will take place upon the people’s entry into Israel. First, they are told to wipe out all forms of idolatry which remain from the land’s previous inhabitants. They are then told God will set aside a special place for them...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Re’eih
Moses tells the people that as children of God, they may not inflict wounds upon themselves or tear out their hair as signs of mourning. Then, he reminds them of the need to eat only kosher animals. Moses lists several animals which are known to be kosher,...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Re’eih
The portion opens with a blessing and a curse, the former which the people will receive if they follow God’s commands and the latter which will be visited upon them should they disobey. Moses tells the people that when they enter the land, they will stand upon two...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 8, 2015 | Re’eih
Since the people will be entering the Land of Israel imminently, Moses details several laws related to farming that the people will need to observe. He begins with the laws of tithes. Moses tells the people that they must separate a tenth of their produce each...
