The Portion of Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52)
The portion of Ha’azinu contains the song mentioned in the previous Torah portion (Vayeilech), which God told Moses to teach the Children of Israel so they would always understand the consequences of their actions. It ends with Moses preparing to die before the people...The Portion of Vayeilech (Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30)
This incredibly short portion tells of Moses passing the torch onto Joshua. He tells the people that Joshua will lead them into the land of Israel, and offers Joshua words of encouragement. God does likewise. Also in the portion, God tells Moses to record a song which...
The Portion of Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20)
This Torah portion is one of the shortest in the Torah, with a mere 40 verses. The verses themselves, however, are longer than those in most other portions. The portion is part of Moses’s final speech to the Children of Israel, delivered on the last day of his life....
The Portion of Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
This Torah portion contains the extended blessings and curses which the Children of Israel will earn, depending on whether they keep or violate God’s covenant. It also details the ceremony of the first fruits which must be brought to the Temple, as well as the...Related Content
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