by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 16, 2014 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, 5:9-Parshat Vayelech, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: When G‑d gathers His people’s exiles, the Israelites will once again serve G‑d, and will be blessed with abundance in the work of their hands, the fruit of their wombs, the fruit of their land, and the fruit of their livestock. Moshe enjoined the...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 15, 2014 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, 5:9-Parshat Vayelech, Devarim / Deuteronomy
Aliya Summary: Moshe informed the Israelites what will occur after they are exiled from their land due to their sins. Eventually they will wholeheartedly return to G‑d, and G‑d will gather them from the furthest reaches of the heavens and return them to the land of...
by Shlomo Ressler | Sep 14, 2014 | 5:8-Parshat Nitzavim, 5:9-Parshat Vayelech, Devarim / Deuteronomy
General Overview: In this week’s reading, Nitzavim-Vayelech, Moshe gathers the Israelites on the day of his passing to enter them into a covenant with G‑d. He warns of the exile and desolation of the Land that will result when Israel abandons G‑d’s laws,...
by Shlomo Ressler | Aug 30, 2013 | 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 | Aug 30, 2013 | 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 | Aug 29, 2013 | 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...