Tagged ‘VaEthanan’
Parashat Vaethanan
By Rabbi Dorit Edut “Sh’ma Yisrael – Listen O Israel…” Moses recites these lines in this week’s Torah portion at the end of his life. For us, these are usually the first Hebrew words we learn, and we are taught … Continue reading »
Parashat VaEthanan
By Cantor Marcia Lane In this second parashah in the book of Deuteronomy Moses continues his long death-bed peroration to the Israelite people. He reiterates the division of the land to the tribes, restates (with minor differences) the Aseret HaDibrot … Continue reading »
Parashat VaEtchanan
Comfort, Oh Comfort! By Hazzan Marcia Lane I just got back from Israel. A friend, who has never been there, asked me, “Were you okay? Did you feel comfortable everywhere?” The nature of the question is similar to one that … Continue reading »
