60 Lessons
Va'etchanan TORAH IS MEANT FOR ISRAEL
Of course there are advantages of living in Israel, but is there an essential religious difference as well? This short article easily and conclusively proves that the Torah is even worded for and is addressing one who lives in Israel, and how ALL of the mitzvot, even those we can do abroad, are really meant for the Holy Land.
Va'etchanan The Land of Israel Hidden in the 10 Commandments
If all 613 commandments are included in the Ten Commandments ... where is the Land of Israel?
Va'etchanan The Fewest of All Peoples
What has happened to all the promises of Bereishit, that Abraham’s children would be numerous, uncountable, as many as the stars of the sky, the dust of the earth, and the grains of sand on a seashore?
Va'etchanan Honor the Elderly!
Am I required to stand up anytime I see a senior citizen walking down the street? I give a daf yomi shiur. Many of those who attend are old enough to be my grandfather. Am I required to stand up for them when they arrive at the shiur? Does one older person need to stand up for another older person?
Va'etchanan Heaven's Refusal
Although our teacher Moshe figuratively tears down the gates of heaven with his prayers and supplication to be allowed to enter the land of Israel, his wish is not granted. The question itself remains a vexing one, even thousands of years later.
Va'etchanan Who Heard Ten?
Parashat Vaetchanan returns us to the Ten Commandments. We also read the parasha of Shema, which we recite twice a day, thereby accepting Hashem’s sovereignty over us. One thing that unites these special Torah portions is the matter of shemi’ah (hearing).
Va'etchanan The Spiritual Effects of Diaspora
Israel National Torah
A look at the claim in this week's Torah reading VaEtchanan that Jews who live outside the Land of Israel will serve idols and reconciles it with commentators who seemingly disagree.
