Hear Them Out
As has been noted by many commentators, the Book of Deuteronomy, Devarim, constitutes a retelling or, perhaps more precisely, a "second telling" of many of the events and much of the teaching encompassed in the forty years of the ancient Israelites' Exodus experience.
Leaving the Desert
The other evening I was checking my e-mail when an "instant message" from a friend in New York popped up on the screen. A few seconds later the telephone rang: It was a friend in Minnesota. Soon after, I received another "instant message" from a colleague in California.
Nothing But Words
Our world is filled with words. We hear them all the time from many different segments of society, including radio and television talk show hosts, friends and neighbors, and politicians. Everyone, it seems, has something to say about one subject or another.
The Torah and the Jewish Tradition
The Book of Deuteronomy is built around three speeches delivered by Moses. The first of these, which occurs within this week's Torah portion, D'varim, includes a review of the events that took place during Moses' lifetime.
To All of Israel
Focal Point
These are the words that Moses addressed to all Israel on the other side of the Jordan. (Deuteronomy 1:1)
D'var Torah
It Is Not Up to Us to Complete the Task
In the first portion of the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses begins a series of farewell addresses to the Israelites.
Imagining the Scroll of Caleb
In our Torah portion, Moses begins his grand oration, recounting the journey of his people as they stand poised to enter the land of promise.