Parshat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25) — In the Parshah of Eikev, which means “because” in English, Moshe continues in his last 37 days of life to prod his people to remain faithful and true in their ensuing voyage of destiny. He describes the promise of this bountiful land.
Parshat Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11) — Moshe’s prayer to G-d gives us insights into prayer, our relationship with G-d and the land of Israel. We also look at the Temple and its eternal impact on the Jewish people and the world.
Parshat Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22) — The sin of the spies and the secret of repairing the damage it has caused throughout the generation.
Parshat Massei (Numbers 33:1–36:13) — The lessons of our life journeys gleaned from three verse in this week’s Torah portion.
The Bible chronicles the forty-two journeys and encampments of Israel from the Exodus from Egypt to their encampment on the plains of Moav across the river from the Promised land.
The tribes of Reuben and Gad have become wealthy, laden with sheep and oxen. They do not want to cross the Jordan but rather want to stay on the abundant land on the east side of the Jordan. In their words we learn of their mistaken set of priorities.
Parshat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1) — What do the actions of Pinchas ( Phineas), the request of the daughters of Tzlafchad,and the repetition of the requirements of the festivals have in common?
What type of leader is critical for the journey of this people into destiny?
Balak (Numbers 22:2–25:9) – Did Balaam go against G-d’s wishes and what can be learned from the story.
Chukat (Numbers 19:1–22:1) — What is the mystery of the red heifer’s power? What can be learned by what cannot be explained and what can be implied by what can be?
