Ha’azinu (5773) – Let My Teaching Fall Like Rain
In the glorious song with which Moses addresses the congregation, he invites the people to think of the Torah – … Read more
C&C Date: 5773
Nitzavin-Vayelech (5773) – The Torah as God’s Song
At the end of his life, having given the Israelites at God’s behest 612 commands, Moses is instructed to give … Read more
Ki Tavo (5773) – A Sense of History
Ki Tavo begins with the ceremony of bringing first fruits to the Temple. The Mishnah (Bikkurim 3) gives a detailed … Read more
Ki Tetzei (5773) – The Parameters of Justice
In Deuteronomy 24, we encounter for the first time the explicit statement of a law of far-reaching significance: “Parents shall … Read more
Shoftim (5773) – Testing Prophecy
In his enumeration of the various leadership roles within the nation that would take shape after his death, Moses mentions … Read more
Re’eh (5773) – Judaism’s Social Vision
If you seek to understand Judaism’s social vision, look at its anti-poverty legislation: “If there is a poor man among … Read more
Ekev (5773) – Greatness and Humility
A sequence of verses in this week’s sedra gave rise to a beautiful Talmudic passage – one that has found … Read more
Va’etchanan (5773) – Philosophy or Prophecy
One of the most profound disagreements in Judaism is that between Moses Maimonides and Judah Halevi on the meaning of … Read more
Devarim (5773) – Tzedek: Justice and Compassion
As Moses begins his great closing addresses to the next generation, he turns to a subject that dominates the … Read more
Mattot-Massei (5773) – The Danger of Suspicion
It is a fascinating story and from it comes one of the great principles of Judaism. Two of the tribes, … Read more
