by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Sep 27, 2015 | The Portion of V’Zot Habracha
Next, Moses blesses Zebulun and Issachar together, the former in their travels and the latter in their tents. He praises Gad for ‘executing God’s righteousness’, recognizing God for enlarging the tribe. He compares Dan to a leaping lion. He offers Naftali prosperity...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Sep 27, 2015 | The Portion of V’Zot Habracha
Moses begins with a brief introduction describing the relationship between God and the Children of Israel before blessing each tribe individually. He begins with Reuben, blessing him with continuity. Judah he blesses with might and the ear of God. To Levi he offers...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | Sep 27, 2015 | The Portion of V’Zot Habracha
Moses ascends Mount Nebo, and God shows him all the land which the Children of Israel are set to inherit. Then Moses dies, and is buried in an unknown location in the land of Moab. The mourning period for Moses lasts 30 days in the plains of Moab. Joshua, on...
