39 Lessons

Ha'azinu Perek Shirah
Parshas Ha’azinu, which is almost exclusively a song written by Moshe Rabbeinu, provides an opportunity to discuss a collection of pesukim and midrashim called Perek Shirah that has become quite popular in recent years.

Parashat Hashavua Shabbat and Teshuva
Harav Shaul Yisraeli – condensed from Aroch Si’ach, pp. 238-242
Harav Shaul Yisraeli – condensed from Aroch Si’ach, pp. 238-242

Ha'azinu A Leader’s Call to Responsibility
When words take wing, they modulate into song. That is what they do here in Ha’azinu as Moses, with the Angel of Death already in sight, prepares to take leave of this life.

Ha'azinu Hut One, Hut Two..
Moshe’s final speech is really biting & critical. So much talk about all the negative things that can & will happen to us if we stray from G-d. I ask you: Is this really how Moshe wants to be remembered?

Ha'azinu Nature's Testimony
These last chapters of the Torah, culminating in this week's reading, are all very serious and have an almost fearsome quality and tone. Heaven and earth are called upon to be the ultimate witnesses regarding the covenant that the Lord has made with Israel for all time.

Parashat Hashavua Hashem, Our Protector
Parashat Ha’azinu comes out a couple of days before Sukkot, and it is instructive to look for themes that are common to the two.

Ha'azinu Jump at the Israel Opportunity
Israel National Torah
An answer to the question, "If Moshe didn't merit to enter the Land of Israel, why should we?"