Parsha eikev this class analyzes an aspect of the weekly torah portion. Read the full text of parshat ekev in interlinear hebrewenglish. Our faculty and teachers bring the depth and breadth of jts learning directly to you through a rich collection of contemporary jewish content. Week after week a new portion of the torah is taught until all 54 portions have been learned. Parshat ekev begins with what seems like a familiar dictum. Something implicit in the torah from the very beginning becomes explicit in the book of devarim. We plan, god laughs a sermon on parshat ekev by rabbi susan leider, congregation kol shofar 81714. Proverbs explained and intrepreted the torah animated by bimbam. This passage from parashat eikev, incorporated into the birkat hamazon grace after. Efrat, israel guard yourselves lest you forget the lord your godlest you eat and be satisfied and your heart becomes haughty and you forget the lord your god who took you out of the land of egypt, the house of bondage deuteronomy 8. August 23, 2019by nicole wilsonspiro commentary eikev. These 7 haftarot starts on the shabbat following tisha bav and continue until rosh hashana. Similarly, the prophets sometimes use divorce as a device to illustrate the symbolic dissolution of the relationship between god and his people. Rabbi chaim miller is one of the most popular authors of contemporary judaic texts today, his books selling hundreds of thousands of copies.
There is an eye that sees and an ear that hears, and all our deeds are written in a book avot 2. In this weeks portion, ekev as the result, moses continues his first message to the second generation of israel. As i write this today, living under a shelter at home order from my governor, i am magnetically drawn to the. This book can be read by young people and also for the adults who want a simple explanition of things. She received her ordination from the jewish theological seminary this past. Ekev opens and closes with challenging ideas meant to condition the jewish people towards properly fulfilling our mission. Found on inspirational posters, tshirts, and in the titles of a great many cookbooks, this short statement constitutes one of the most wellknown phrases from eikev and from the book of deuteronomy as a whole. God is referred to as god of gods and the lord of the lords, the great mighty and awesome god and right afterwards he is referred to as he executes the judgment of the orphan and widow, and he loves the stranger, to give him bread and clothing. There is something very strange about the festival of succot, of which our parsha is the primary source on the one hand, it is the festival supremely associated with joy it is the only festival in our parsha that mentions rejoicing. Weekly torah readings parashat hashavua including verses for each aliyah and accompanying haftarah. In parshat ekev we read the following in dvarim deuteronomy 9. Rabbi gefens successful first book, the guiding light, a compilation of essays on the weekly torah portion.
The proof texts for this idea is found in parshat ekev 10. The rebbetzen and i were talking about food and health, when suddenly she jumped up and said she needed to show me a new product she was using. Early in the sidra, moshe instructs israel, saying you will devour all the peoples that hashem, your gd, will deliver to you. We plan, god laughs a sermon on parshat ekev by rabbi. The new book by rabbi lord jonathan sacks out on 12th march 2020. Thought for the week on the torah parshat ekev the jewish. Proverbs explained and intrepreted stop motion animated torah made by educators.
A commentary on the torah by rabbi mordechai yosef of isbitza 18001854 is the collected teachings on the torah by the hasidic master rabbi mordechai yosef of isbitza. And moses, he broke the first set of the ten commandments. And it will be because you heed these judgments, and safeguard and do them, that the eternal, your almighty god shall safeguard and uphold with you the covenant and the mercy which he swore to your fathers. It invites you to discover yourself within its pages. Includes both traditional full kriyah and triennial reading schemes this weeks torah portion is parashat beharbechukotai read in the diaspora on 16 may 2020. The following story from the talmud helps us reflect on parashat emor. Parshat pinchas in 10 minutes by rabbi chaim miller. In fact, the whole book of devarim deuteronomy so far has been one big long lecture by moses to the people of israel. We plan, god laughs a sermon on parshat ekev by rabbi susan. The shabbos torah reading is divided into 7 sections. Parashat eikev quick summary hebrew for christians. The spirituality of listening eikev 5776 rabbi sacks.
Aug 06, 2017 the blessing according to the effort rabbi shlomo riskin speaks about parshat ekev rabbi shlomo riskin. He describes our relationship with hashem as a mother who can not possibly abandon or forget her children. Haftarah parshat ekev fuchsberg jerusalem center for. Jtss extensive online torah resources reflect todays most compelling conversations, research, and teaching from leaders in jewish studyall available for learners around the world to explore and enjoy. Moses tells the israelites that if they follow gods laws, the nations. It says, therefore understand today that hashem your god will himself cross ahead of you as a devouring fire.
Torah reading for parshat eikev ekev by rabbi moshe p. Jul 25, 20 torah reading for parshat eikev ekev by rabbi moshe p. Aug 02, 2018 ekev opens and closes with challenging ideas meant to condition the jewish people towards properly fulfilling our mission. Rabbi gefen has recently published his second book, a light in time, a compilation of essays on the jewish festivals and life cycle. Aug 02, 2007 that is what the great ramban referred to when he wrote in his commentary to vayikra 18. I like this book it has the torah portion plus it has the commentary. In parshat eikev, moses springs his great surprise. After journeys, revelations, struggles and visions, our ancestors take stock of their blessings in this weeks parsha, the last one in bereshit closing out the book of genesis. And it will be vhaya because eikev you heed these judgments, and guard and do them, the lord your god will keep with you the covenant and the steadfast love that he swore to your fathers. Yisroel ciner kol hakollel dvar torah lifeline edutainment weekly the living law rabbi wein table talk thinking outside the box parsha insights. Short dvar torah on parshat ekev 5775 2015 torah portion. Adapted from the babylonian talmud shabbat 33b, this ancient story about a man who selfisolates and then emerges with a different perspective on the world has a lot to tell us about our own lives now.
An affirmation of gods singularity, its daily recitation is regarded by traditionally observant jews as a biblical commandment. I said above that eretz yisrael is the commentary and explanation of gan eden, which is. Study guide written by rabbi stephanie bernstein dr. In the parshah of eikev because, moses continues his closing address to the children of israel, promising them that if they will fulfill the commandments of the torah, they will prosper in the land they are about to conquer and settle in keeping with g.
Aug 10, 2015 each week, a different storyteller some musical, some poetic tell the story of the current torah portion. Night of smooth jazz relaxing background chill out music piano jazz for studying, sleep, work duration. Freed poet, teacher, playwright and actor gives voice or is that voices. This short compilation reel brings together short pieces that adult jewish educators made while learning a new way. In parashat eikev, moses continues his final speech to the israelites just before they were to enter the promised land. It was totally understandable for some to feel that the nation would never be rebuilt and that the exile to babylonia would never end. Ekev who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers had never known, in order to cause you hardship and to test you only to benefit you in the end deuteronomy 8. Aug 03, 2015 short dvar torah on parshat ekev 5775 2015 on august 3, 2015 august, 2015 by aaron in 5dvarim, ekev, everything this weekly portion starts with the words. Nothing that we will do, or that might occur, can result in hashem being divorced from. Thought for the week on the torah parshat ekev the. He tells them they will have to annihilate people who are not believers in god. Order now uk order now row, except uscanada out in the uscanada on 1st september 2020. No matter how much turmoil and strife enters our lives, we can trust that hashem is steadfast in his commitment to the covenant. Thus will you drive them out and cause them to perish quickly, as hashem has said to you.
After the exile at the hands of the babylonians, it was totally reasonable for the people of judea to experience insecurity. Jul 28, 2010 parshat ekev is sort of a continuation of the previous parshat, vaetchanan. Laws regulating the lives and sacrifices of the priests are presented. Eikev, ekev, ekeb, or eqeb hebrew for if you follow, the second word, and the first distinctive word, in the parshah is the 46th weekly torah portion parshah in the annual jewish cycle of torah reading and the third in the book of deuteronomy. Hashems commitment to the covenant does not change, because hashem does not change. Moshe details the general rewards for following the torah, and encourages the nation to have complete confidence. Commentaries on the torah parsha eikev commentaries on. The phrase has come to mean that mere physical sustenance is not sufficient for a life of fulfillment. Short dvar torah on parshat ekev 5775 2015 on august 3, 2015 august, 2015 by aaron in 5dvarim, ekev, everything this weekly portion starts with the words. Radical uncertainty emor 5780 download the accompanying family edition here. Messianic torah portion ekev because shaleeakh ekev because devarim deuteronomy 7.
Born in poland to a rabbinic family, reb yosef was a student of reb simcha bunem of pshiske. This weeks haftorah is the 2nd of a series of 7 haftarot of. Do this and no woman will be barren, no man sterile. Moses reminds them not to forget gods commandments even after they enter the land of israel, and that they must continue to fear god. While providing a basic understanding of the subject matter, the lesson delves into its deeper and more complex dimensions with emphasis on the spiritual relevance to our daily lives. Moses continues with his speech to the israelites, it will come to pass as a result of your hearing these ten commandments and carrying them out with care, that god will keep with you this covenant. In other words, as long as the israelites obey the commandments of the torah, they will prosper in the land they are about to conquer, just as the lord promised to their. Eikev, ekev, ekeb, aikev, or eqeb hebrew for if you follow, the second word, and the first distinctive word in the parashah is the 46th weekly torah portion, parashah in the annual jewish cycle of torah reading and the third in the book of deuteronomy. Parshat ekev is sort of a continuation of the previous parshat, vaetchanan.
Aug 12, 2017 the proof texts for this idea is found in parshat ekev 10. Listen to these laws observe them and god will keep gods promise. Humor is one tool we use to grapple with what we dont understand in the world. Eikev, ekev, ekeb, aikev, or eqeb is the 46th weekly torah portion, parashah in the annual jewish cycle of torah reading and the third in the book of deuteronomy. Thursday, august 25, 2016 posted in meam loez, mitzvot, parshat ekev dead sea sunrise devarim 8. Essays and audio parashat ekev essays and audio parashat ekev. Rory katz is the brand new rabbi of congregation chevrei tzedek of baltimore.
The power of gratitude ekev 5775 in the early 1990s one of the great medical research exercises of modern times took place. Its goal is to uncover the spiritual potential and human relevance in every line. And you shall rejoice before the lord your god seven days lev 23. Proverbs explained and intrepreted the torah animated by. With a charming, colorful presentation, multiple strands of commentary and groundbreaking, interactive features, the lifestyle books torah transforms the text into an experiencepersonalized, engaging and happening now. He understands the modern need to simplify aesthetic and immediately magnetize readers with content that is startlingly relevant to everyday life. Marriage is often used in the tanakh bible as a metaphor to describe the relationship between god and the people of israel. Inspiration for both the novice and advanced student. Parsha summary haftorah summary haftorah commentary legacy drasha r. In fact, the whole book of devarim deuteronomy so far has been one. Moses also rebukes them for their failings in their first generation as a people, recalling their. Ekev opens and closes with challenging ideas meant to condition the jewish people towards properly fulfilling our national mission. Go up since for each aliya, one person goes up to make a bracha blessing on the torah reading. The blessing according to the effort rabbi shlomo riskin speaks about parshat ekev rabbi shlomo riskin.
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