Menachem Av 25, 5771 · August 25, 2011
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General Overview:
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In this week's reading, Re'eh, Moses continues
addressing the Israelites just before he passes away; just before the
Israelites cross the Jordan River and enter the land of Israel. Moses
commands the Israelites to proclaim certain blessings and curses on
Mount Grizzim and Mount Ebal after they enter the land of Israel. He
directs them to destroy all vestiges of idolatry from the Promised Land.
They must then designate a city where the Divine presence will dwell in
the Holy Temple, and they are forbidden from offering sacrifices
elsewhere. Other topics discussed in this portion are: tithes, false
prophets, the wayward city, tattoos, kashrut, the Sabbatical Year,
charity, and the festivals. |
By Baruch S. Davidson
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| THE PARSHAH |
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Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17
About two mountains, from which blessings and curses are
announced; a home for G-d, and the difference between holiness and
chosenness; meat, blood, false prophets, idolaters, kosher signs,
tithes, pilgrimages, and the special Jewish idea of charity
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| COLUMNISTS |
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What, exactly, is the Torah demanding in asking us to “see” G‑d’s blessings and curses?
By Chaim Miller
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"Everyone is obligated to give charity. Even people supported
by charity must contribute from what they receive." A law that seems
radical on the one hand, and absurd on the other...
By Mendel Kalmenson
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The next time you attend a backyard barbecue and see the meat
sizzling on the grill, know that your soul is salivating as well.
By Lazer Gurkow
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| FEATURED VIDEO |
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Re'eh Parshah Report
Itche, Jono, and all of their friends act out different ways of giving charity.
Dovid Taub & Jonathan Goorvich
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Torah Portion of Re’eh
There is comfort that comes from above, and comfort that comes
from each person’s own heart. Each has a distinct advantage. Is there a
way to have both?
By Mendel Kaplan
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| FEATURED AUDIO CLASSES |
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A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut.
By Berel Bell
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The Torah provides two signs to determine which animals are
kosher: split hooves and chewing the cud. What is their spiritual
message?
By Moshe New
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A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.
By J. Immanuel Schochet
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