by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 23, 2013 | 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 | Aug 22, 2013 | 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...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 21, 2013 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: The Jews are instructed to gather large stones when they cross the Jordan River. These stones were to be plastered, and the entire Torah was to be engraved upon them. Another set of stones was also to be inscribed with the entire Torah, and be set on...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 20, 2013 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe admonishes the Jews to observe G‑d’s commandments; reminding them that they have selected Him to be their god, and He, in turn, has chosen them to be His holy and treasured nation. To follow in G-d’s footsteps means to develop and...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 19, 2013 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: During Temple times, Jewish farmers were required to separate from their produce several different tithes. These were distributed to the priests, the Levites, the poor, and one tithe which was eaten by its owners in Jerusalem. The different tithes were...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 18, 2013 | 5:7-Parshat Ki Tavo, Devarim / Deuteronomy
General Overview: The Israelites are commanded to bring the first of their fruit to the Temple, and to deliver all tithes to their proper recipients. Moshe explains how the blessings and curses are to be proclaimed on Mts. Grizzim and Ebal when the Jewish nation...
