D'varim
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D'varim
The Words
Deuteronomy
1:1−3:22
These are the words that Moses addressed to all Israel on the other side of the Jordan. - Deuteronomy 1:1
Summary:
- Moses begins his final words of instruction to the Children of Israel, focusing first on recounting their physical journey. (1:1–21)
- Moses reviews the people’s reactions to the negative reports of the spies and the appointment of Joshua to succeed him. (1:22–45)
- Moses recounts that all of the Israelite warriors who left Egypt died, as God had intended, and the people continued their wanderings and defeated their enemies. (2:14–3:11)
- Moses reiterates that the Land of Israel was allocated to the Israelite tribes. (3:12–22)
When do we read D'varim?
2013 Jul 13
/6 Av, 5773
2014 Aug 2
/6 Av, 5774
2015 Jul 25
/9 Av, 5775
D'varim commentaries
For youth and families
Torah for Tots
Introduce young children to the lessons we can learn from Torah each week. These guides feature questions and ideas for both parents and children.
Torah for Tweens
Bring each week’s Torah portion alive for 6-12 year old children at the Shabbat table with these handy guides, including suggested questions to inspire conversation.
Torah for Teens
Torah commentary, Jewish learning, questions, and practical suggestions to help teens relate Torah to their daily lives.
Tisha B'av History & Customs
Tishah B'Av, observed on the 9th (tishah) of the Hebrew month of Av, is a day of mourning the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem.
Shabbat Customs
Prepare for Shabbat with customs and observances such as lighting the candles, chanting Kiddush over wine, and blessing a loaf of challah.
Grilled Fish with Spice Rub
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When Jews Divorce
Few events in life are as destabilizing, disappointing, painful, or sad as divorce.
What Your Heart Can Teach You
Reflection on how, at moments of experiencing yirah—which the author defines as feeling awe, fear, and reverence all at once--our hearts are open to discovering the essential meaning of our lives.
Choosing Judaism
Men and women who are seeking sacred meaning in their lives may find that Judaism speaks to their need for spiritual connection and community.
This Week's Torah Portion: Chukat
The Eternal One spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: "This is the ritual law that the Eternal has commanded: Instruct the Israelite people to bring you a red cow without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which no yoke has been laid." - Numbers 19:1-2
A Taste of Judaism...Are You Curious?
A 3-session class for beginners, Jewish or not, that explores the topics of Jewish spirituality, ethics and community.
Jewish Views on the Environment
Jewish tradition teaches us to care for our planet in order to preserve that which God has created.
Reform Judaism and Social Justice
Our passion for social justice is reflected in the ancient words of our prophets and sages and in the declarations of our leaders throughout our history.
Nation of Innovation: Reform Congregations
Cultural insight into the 40 Progressive communities affiliated with the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism.
Israel's Restaurant Revolution
Thirty years ago, no one would have predicted that Israel would produce a generation of talented and innovative chefs.
RECENT COMMENTARY
In the first portion of the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses begins a series of farewell addresses to the Israelites.
The task before Moses is an enormous one: he wants to remind the Israelites of what came before—interpreted now through his perspective—and he wants to give them a vision for the future. He is entirely aware that the way he structures time in his presentation is extremely important in passing on the faith. He must help the Israelites place all they have experienced, all they expect to experience, and all they will actually experience within the framework of a story—the story of God’s relationship to them.