by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 1, 2013 | 5:4-Parshat Re'eh, Devarim / Deuteronomy, Weekly Dvar
This week’s Parsha starts off with the word “Re’eh”, which means “See”. What are we seeing, and why do we need to see it? Rabbi Yehoshua Wender explains that in our lives we are all on a quest for truth. We are looking to find the...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 1, 2013 | 5:4-Parshat Re'eh, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: After giving a tenth of one’s crops to the Levite, a tenth of the remainder — the “Second Tithe” — is to be taken and eaten within the confines of Jerusalem. Provision is made here for people who live far away from...
by Shlomo Ressler | Jul 31, 2013 | 5:4-Parshat Re'eh, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: As G‑d’s children, we are forbidden to deface our bodies with tattoos or via other forms of mutilation. This section then provides a list of kosher animals and non-kosher fowl. We are also given signs to distinguish between kosher animals and fish...
by Shlomo Ressler | Jul 30, 2013 | 5:4-Parshat Re'eh, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe admonishes the Israelites not to be lured by the heathen abominable practices of the Canaanites, and to remain true to the Torah; neither adding to nor subtracting from its laws. A person professing to be a prophet who claims to bring instructions...
by Shlomo Ressler | Jul 29, 2013 | 5:4-Parshat Re'eh, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Although it is forbidden to offer sacrifices in any location other than the one designated by G‑d, it is permitted to slaughter cattle for consumption purposes, but blood may never be eaten. The consumption of various tithes and sundry sacred foods is...
by Shlomo Ressler | Jul 28, 2013 | 5:4-Parshat Re'eh, Devarim / Deuteronomy
General Overview: In this week’s reading, Re’eh, Moshe continues addressing the Israelites just before he passes away; just before the Israelites cross the Jordan River and enter the land of Israel. Moshe commands the Israelites to proclaim certain...
