Parashat Devarim

Friday, August 1, 2014 · Posted in , ,

Devarim 1:1 - 3:22
Shabbat Chazon

In the fortieth year, on the first day of the month of Shevat, 
Moshe began translating the Torah into the various languages of his time.

  • Moshe's Admonishment
  • Encountering Esav
  • Encountering Moav



Parashat Devarim by Rabbi Pinchas Winston -
The next installment of “Long On Exile, Short On Breath” and the current situation.


Parashat Massei

BaMidbar 33:1-36:13
Birchat HaChodesh


  • Recounting of the journeys of the Benei Yisrael in the desert.
  • G‑d instructs the Benei Yisrael to eradicate all Kenaan's inhabitants and destroy their idols.
  • Division of the portion of land between the Tribal members.
  • The Leviim are provided 48 cities where they would dwell -- 42 cities plus the six cities of refuge. 
  • The Command to designate six cities of refuge. 
  • G‑d instructs Tzelafchad's daughters to marry men from their own tribe, so the land they inherit will remain in their ancestral tribe.

Rabbi Pinchas Winston's "Perceptions: Parashat Massei




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