Parashat Vaetchanan

How Tu B’Av, the “Jewish Valentine’s Day,” can prepare us for Yom Kippur.

A video for Parashat Vaetchanan

How the Ten Commandments finds meaning in the face of death.

Our existential relationship to our ancestors and how we learn empathy.

Moses as a model of one who seeks greater understanding

Although beliefs matter most regarding God, our actions matter most regarding our fellow people.

Although relationships between parents and children are complex, our honor for our parents should remain unwavering.

Our affirmation of the unity of God and our love for God serve as fundamental grounding principles for social action.

Knowledge of God does not always translate into actions.

Moses' message to relate to God through love, not only through fear, is especially relevant in the modern age.

Primo Levi's poem gives us new insights into the Shema.

The Torah requires us to eat and live healthfully and responsibly.

On the brink of entering the Promised Land, Moses reminds the people that being fewer in numbers is no reason to shirk responsibilities.

Moses' final speeches highlight the importance of giving our children transformative Jewish experiences.

How does the concept of the uniqueness and choseness of the Jewish people inform our relationship with God and with non-Jews?

Loving God, like loving people, requires the commitment of our intellect, emotions, and actions.

Doing what is "right and good" in the eyes of God means promoting the values of the Torah beyond the explicit laws.

Life is not simple, and prayer is more than just pleading.

Hand & head tefillin.

Vaetchanan for families.

Finally, some words of comfort for Jerusalem and its people.

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Moses stresses to the Israelites the importance of keeping God's commandments when they enter the land of Israel; Moses repeats the 10 Commandments and utters the Shema and V'ahavta.