by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Sep 20, 2015 | The Portion of Ha'azinu
When Moses finishes his song, which he sang with Joshua, he instructs the people to take heed of everything he has said and to teach it their children. It is with these lessons that the people will cross the Jordan, and they will keep the nation prosperous in the...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Sep 20, 2015 | The Portion of Ha'azinu
The song of Moses begins by calling on the heavens and the earth to bear witness to the teachings within. Moses describes God’s greatness in detail. Unlike His children, God is not corrupt. He is perfect and His works are perfect. He is Father and Master to the...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Sep 20, 2015 | The Portion of Ha'azinu
In contrast to God’s steadfastness, Israel, Moses predicts, will become accustomed to God’s blessings and rebel. The nation will abandon God’s ways and provoke Him with idolatry. Then God will hide His face and cease to offer His protection for the threats of the...
