by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 7, 2017 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy, Weekly Dvar
Of the many sub-topics in Parshat Ki Tavo, one especially noteworthy expression is when the Torah says, “G-d has not given you a heart to know, eyes to see, and ears to hear until this day” (Deuteronomy 29:3). Tradition (and Rashi) has it that Moshe gave...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 21, 2016 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy, Weekly Dvar
Today. It’s a powerful word. It is used by doctors to define the exact moment their patients are to stop over-indulging, smoking, and drinking. It is used by account receivables to exact when they want their bills paid. Most importantly, it’s used by the...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 1, 2015 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy, Weekly Dvar
Of the many sub-topics in Parshat Ki Tavo, one especially noteworthy expression is when the Torah says, “G-d has not given you a heart to know, eyes to see, and ears to hear until this day” (Deuteronomy 29:3). Tradition (and Rashi) has it that Moshe gave...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 12, 2014 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe reminds the Jews of all the miracles which have been their lot from when G‑d took them out of Egypt until that very day. He concludes by saying that it is therefore incumbent upon them to follow G‑d’s covenant.
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 12, 2014 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: This Aliya continues with the aforementioned blessings, and then launches a lengthy description of all the maledictions and suffering which will befall the Jews when they neglect the mitzvot. “But, if we don’t listen to G-d…”...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 11, 2014 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: The Jewish people are instructed to proclaim blessings and curses on Mts. Grizzim and Ebal. The elders of the Levite Tribe together with the Holy Ark stood between the two mountains, and six tribes were stationed atop each mountain. The Leviim and...
