“...for you know that we dwelt in the land of Egypt and that we came through the nations which you passed by, and you saw their abominations and their idols which were among them—wood and stone and silver and gold” (Deut. 29:16-17)
Submitted by Herschel Raysman on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 09:32
Parashat Shoftim - "Judges"
Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9; Isaiah 51:12-52:12; Titus 3:1-7
Otherwise they will teach you to follow all the detestable things they do in worshiping their gods, and you will sin against the Lord your God (Devarim / Deuteronomy 20:18).
Submitted by Herschel Raysman on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 13:30
Parashat Re'eh - "see"
Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17; Isaiah 54:11-55:5; John 7: 37-52
The first words of this week’s portion are “Behold I give before you this day Bracha (blessing).” With Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) just around the corner, may Hashem grant you and your entire family a wonderful, healthy, happy, prosperous and sweet new year and may we merit seeing the redemption this year!
Submitted by Herschel Raysman on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 11:54
Parashat V’etchanan - "And I besought"
Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11; Isaiah 40:1-26; Luke 22:13-38
There are two primary reasons which would motivate us to serve God: fear and love. Love is higher than fear. The ancient Rabbis (of the Sifrei) discerned two primary ways of demonstrating our love for God. The first is to study Torah, the revelation of God, the second is to bring others to love Him.
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