Ki Tavo begins with commands about bringing firstfruits to the central Sanctuary and allocating various tithes. Next is the reminder of what the covenant is: a mutual pledge between the people and God. Next are the features of ancient covenants: the blessing and curses that will follow faithfulness or disobedience. Finally, Moses summons the people […]
Containing 74 mitzvot (or 72, depending on who you ask) – the most of any portion in the Torah – Ki Teitzei is packed with commands. They include laws about family dysfunctions, moral and legal obligations towards neighbors and fellow citizens, sexual misdemeanors, moral behavior in relation to financial matters, and other rules of social responsibility. […]
In Ki Tavo, the complementary portion to last week’s Ki Teitzei, we drill down on the topic of fear of God, which is the foundation of respect for others. We look at a number of verses that illuminate fear of God, and we also hear a helpful reading from a work by R’Avigdor Miller which […]
We take from Ki Teitzei a focus on the battle with Amalek. Central to our discussion is the idea that in order to respect others, we have to fight Amalek – a battle in the mind. Part of this battle is the cultivation of a thirst for God and having Him always on our lips. […]
How is it that the biblical holiday of Sukkot (Tabernacles) is a celebration after war? Join Beth Tikkun as we trace an intriguing pattern related to this joyful festival, an appointed time designed by God and woven into the fabric of creation. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. […]
This week one of our members, Nate Gurnish, brings insights from Torah portion Ki Teitze. Nate begins by pointing out that the 74 commandments found in this Torah portion represent the highest concentration of mitzvot in the Torah. Nate goes on to bring 5 tips for keeping commandments. In the second half of his teaching, […]
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