by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 13, 2014 | 5:3-Parshat Ekev, Devarim / Deuteronomy, Weekly Dvar
Parshat Ekev is where we learn of the benefits and rewards, punishments and consequences, of following and not following the Mitzvot (commandments) set forth for us in the Torah. Among those commandments is a famous one (8:10), which says that “you will eat and...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 13, 2014 | 5:3-Parshat Ekev, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe recounts how after the Golden Calf debacle, G‑d commanded him to carve two new tablets upon which G‑d engraved the Ten Commandments, to replace the first set of tablets which Moshe had shattered. At that time, G‑d also designated the Levites to be...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 12, 2014 | 5:3-Parshat Ekev, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe tells the Israelites that they will inherit the Land of Israel not due to their own merits and righteousness, but because of the promise G‑d made to the Patriarchs. In fact, Moshe reminds them of the many times they angered G‑d while in the...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 11, 2014 | 5:3-Parshat Ekev, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe admonishes the Israelites that the new-found fortune which will be their lot once they enter the Promised Land should not lead them to forget the One who provided them with the wealth. Such a blunder would lead to their destruction and ruin. The...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 10, 2014 | 5:3-Parshat Ekev, Devarim / Deuteronomy
General Overview: Moshe continues his pep talk to the Israelites, cautioning them not to fear the Canaanite armies for G‑d will wage battle for them. He also notifies them that their entry into the Land is not due to their own virtues – Moshe reminds them of their...
by Shlomo Ressler | Jul 26, 2013 | 5:3-Parshat Ekev, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe informs the Israelites that if they follow G‑d’s ways and cleave to Him, they will easily occupy the land of Israel, and no man will stand up against them. The “deal” that the Parsha began with is repeated at its conclusion...
