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In his final poetic speech to the Israelites, Moses encourages them to understand the potential for change in every generation.

Unlike Moses, we do not know when we will die and should therefore repent every day of our lives.

Several commentaries interpret Moses's going to the people before his death.

Through rituals, blessings, and warnings the Children of Israel strengthen their connections to history, land, and God.

Among the curses for those who break the covenant is the inability to provide for themselves.

Moses and Joshua possessed leadership characteristics that we continue to look for in our leaders today.

The commandments to destroy the seven Canaanite nations are perhaps best understood as a later generation's struggle with idolatry.

The commandment to gather every seven years for a communal Torah reading reinforces the spirit of unity and commitment among the people.

The many commandments in Judaism relating to remembering both positive and negative experiences motivate us to work towards redemption.

The prohibition against encroaching on your neighbor's land teaches us that our own expansion and success must not compromise the success of others.