by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 9, 2015 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, Devarim / Deuteronomy, Weekly Dvar
Parshat Nitzavim starts by proclaiming that “you are all standing here today” (29:9), and then proceeds to use the words “this day” two more times in the next three verses, none of which were actually needed for their corresponding sentences to...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 19, 2014 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, 5:9-Parshat Vayelech, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Because, G-d explains, I am bringing the people to a Land flowing with milk & honey, the People will eat in contentment and turn from G-d. The Torah, however, will not be completely forgotten from the lips (and hearts) of future generations....
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 19, 2014 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, 5:9-Parshat Vayelech, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: G‑d commanded Moshe to enter the Tabernacle together with Joshua. G‑d appeared to them both and informed them that a time will come when the Israelites will abandon G‑d and stray after alien gods. At that time, G‑d will hide His countenance from the...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 18, 2014 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, 5:9-Parshat Vayelech, Devarim / Deuteronomy, Weekly Dvar
Parshat Nitzavim starts by proclaiming that “you are all standing here today” (29:9), and then proceeds to use the words “this day” two more times in the next three verses, none of which were actually needed for their corresponding sentences to...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 18, 2014 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, 5:9-Parshat Vayelech, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe summoned Joshua and told him to be strong and courageous, for G‑d will be going before him and will not forsake him. Moshe then wrote the entire Torah and gave it to the Kohnaim (priests) and the Israelite elders. Moshe gives the commandment of...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 17, 2014 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, 5:9-Parshat Vayelech, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe told the Jewish people that they have been given free choice to choose between good and evil, life and death. Their choice will determine whether they are the beneficiaries of G‑d’s blessings or curses. Moshe implored the Israelites to...
