Deuteronomy

'Jewish Concepts of Divine Oneness:' What does it mean to say ‘Hashem is One’? - review

Whether seen as a statement of exclusive loyalty, divine unity, or cosmic uniqueness, the “Shema” serves as a window into the diversity of Jewish monotheistic expression.

JUNE 3, 2025|ByRABBI REUVEN CHAIM KLEIN

People dance with a Sefer Torah, Jerusalem

‘WHERE DO we stand in life? Do our actions actually correlate with the values we uphold?’

PARASHAT VAYELECH: The initial foundations of teshuva

This is not a time of self-flagellation, but our chance to take a realistic look at with what spiritual food we nourish our soul.

JANUARY 10, 2020|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ

‘TO WHOM, however, did Eretz Yisrael belong?’ Pictured: The Elah Valley.

Sefer Devarim and Jewish sovereignty

Until the rise of international bodies like the League of Nations and the United Nations only a few generations ago, conquering someone else’s land was perfectly acceptable.

OCTOBER 2, 2019|ByMOSHE DANN

Thirteen reasons why

The weekly Torah portions at this time of the year, from the Book of Deuteronomy, are all about making choices.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017|ByNECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH

Against entitlement: why blessings can be dangerous

Deuteronomy’s teaching is clear: If you remember how much has been given to you, you will be receptive both to God’s command and to the needs of the downtrodden.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

ByRABBI SHAI HELD