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Vezot Ha-Berakhah: Language and Translation
Several translators/commentators note Moses’ use of the expression “Presence in the Bush” — or as Fox has it “Seneh-bush dweller” — to bless Joseph. “Se… more →
A Song Every Day
Vezot Ha-Berakhah: Language and Translation
vspatz wrote 2 months ago: Several translators/commentators note Moses’ use of the expression “Presence in the Bush … more →
Vezot Ha-Berakhah: Something to Notice
vspatz wrote 2 months ago: …and for all the great might and awesome power that Moses displayed before all Israel. [yisrae … more →
Vezot Ha-Berakhah: Great Source(s)
vspatz wrote 2 months ago: How does Yokheved react to the death of her last child, Moses? Like that of other bereft mothers in … more →
Vezot Ha-Berakhah: A Path to Follow
vspatz wrote 2 months ago: “So Moses the servant of the LORD died there…” 34:5 Did Moses record this and the … more →
Ha'azinu: Language and Translation
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: Given the poetic nature of Ha’azinu ["Give Ear"], language and translation are pervasive topic … more →
Ha'azinu: A Path to Follow
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: As we near the end of Deuteronomy/Devarim and prepare to begin the cycle again, I think it’s w … more →
Ha'azinu: Something to Notice
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: The Song of Moses, Devarim/Deuteronomy 32:1-39, also known as Shirat Ha’azinu ["Give Ear"], ra … more →
Ha'azinu: Great Source(s)
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: OUR DAUGHTERS ASK: In his farewell addresses, Moses bequeaths to future generations teachings, laws, … more →
Parshas Nitzavim-Vayelech 5769 -A choice to be made
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marcl1969 wrote 3 months ago: Text of the Parsha: Devarim (Deuteronomy) 29:9-31:30 This weeks parsha contains the following phrase … more →
Nitzavim: Something to Notice
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: This portion contains oft-quoted verses about Torah’s accessibility: Surely, this Instruction … more →
Nitzavim: Great Source(s)
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: …Rabbi Mordechai Joseph Leiner of Izbica interpreted the verse “Then the Lord your God w … more →
Nitzavim: Language and Translation
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: For this commandment that I command you today — it is not hidden [lo-niphleiot] from you and i … more →
Nitzavim: A Path to Follow
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: Robert Alter points out, in a note to verse 30:1, that “the term ‘turn back’ (shuv … more →
Parshat Ki Tavo
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ilanadavita wrote 3 months ago: וְלֹא-נָתַן יְהוָה לָכֶם לֵב לָדַעַת, וְעֵינַיִם לִרְאוֹת וְאָזְנַיִם לִשְׁמֹעַ, עַד, הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה … more →
Ki Tavo: Great Source(s)
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: “I led you for forty years in the Wilderness, your garment did not wear out from on you, and y … more →
Ki Tavo: Language and Translation
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: “I have removed the holy things [biarti ha-kadosh] from the house…” (Stone) … more →
Ki Tavo: Something to Notice
vspatz wrote 3 months ago: At the beginning of the portion, Moses describes a declaration to be made in conjunction with the fi … more →
Ki Tavo: A Path to Follow
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vspatz wrote 3 months ago: You shall then recite as follows before your God YHVH: “My father was a fugitive Aramean. [Ara … more →
Parshat Ki Tetze
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ilanadavita wrote 4 months ago: כִּי-תֵצֵא לַמִּלְחָמָה, עַל-אֹיְבֶיךָ; וּנְתָנוֹ יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ, בְּיָדֶךָ וְשָׁבִיתָ שִׁבְיוֹ. W … more →
