This week’s Parsha Preview is co-dedicated to the refuah of the following people:
Men
Menachem Mendel Ben Faigie Ruchel, Moshe Avraham Ben Chaya Freidel, Gilon Chaim Ben Yonit, Ofek Ben Tali, Shimon Ben Miriam, Avraham Moshe Ben Miriam Tova, Baruch Kalman Ben Leiben Jacobs, Mendel Ber Ben Sarah, Aharon Ben Tamar, Shmuel Baruch Ben Golda.
Women
Simcha Bat Mazel, Sara Bat Hodda, Kyla Chaya Bat Sarah Polson, Leiba Bat Devorah Esther, Tova Rochel Bat Chaya, Yocheved Yaakovite bat Leah, Ita Tzipa bat Dveyra Basha, and Sorah Rivka bat Yehudis.
May Hashem grant them all a speedy recovery and a complete healing.
Daven for the release of Gilad Shalit-Gilad Ben Aviva-may Hashem bring him home safe and sound. If you asked to have someone put on the refuah list please update me on how these people are doing. If you would like to add someone to the list please send me an e-mail yvalloul@gmail.com
This weeks Parshah Preview dedicated in memory of Harav Ehoushuah Bat Channa on the occasion of Yartzheit. May his neshama have an aliyah.
Once again, you can have this Parshah Preview dedicated in honour or memory of a loved one, you can ask for a refuah or simply acknowledge a milestone. It does not cost a thing all you have to do is ask.
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Happy Birthday to:
Phil Kravetsky
Josh Bernick
Elly Richmond
Henry Zimmerman
Sheri Herblum
Jack Harary
Lisa Oziel
Ari Rosenblum
Allyson Taylor
Yisrael Feldman
“Ad Meyah Vesrim Shannah”
Parshah Eikev - Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25
Torah Reading for Week of July 25-31, 2010 - Av 14-20 5770
Candle Lighting in Toronto 8:25 P.M.
Candle Lighting in Thornhill 8:25 P.M.
Number Of Mitzvot in Parshat Eikev: 8
6 Mitzvot Aseh (Positive Commandments)
2 Mitzvot Lo Taaseh (Negative Commandments-Prohibitions)
Haftorah:(Additional portion, from Prophets, which is read after the Parsha)
Yeshayahu / Isaiah 49:14- 51:3. This is the second of seven Haftorot, the Seven Haftorot of Consolation, that precede Rosh HaShana).
Parha Summary
Parshat Eikev
The Torah Reading on Shabbat day is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya (meaning to go up) since for each Aliya, one person "goes up" to make a bracha on the Torah Reading. We invite the Cohen first, followed by a Levite who then in turn is followed by an Israelite. When a Cohen is not in attendance we call an Israelite in their place, if a Levite is not in attendance then the same Cohen is called in their place.
Moshe outlines the general rewards for following the Torah, and encourages the nation to have complete confidence in Hashem's protection. Moshe forewarns them of the dangers in being overly confident and commands them in the Mitzvah of Birkat Hamazon (8:10).
Moshe cautions them regarding the pitfalls of prosperity and idolatry, and encourages them to remain humble in the face of their guaranteed victories. G-d is the one who deserves the credit.
In order to demonstrate his point, Moshe reassess the incident of the Golden Calf. He explains why G-d, being a G-d of Justice, will grant the Bnei Yisrael a victory over the inhabitants of Canaan. Not because the Jews are worthy, but because the Seven Nations warrant to be punished for their own evil actions. The actions of the Bnei Yisrael during the 40 years, such as the Golden Calf, should have resulted in the Jews' destruction. It was three factors which kept them alive and well so that they could inherit the land.
1. Hashem's promise to Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov.
2. The Chillul Hashem (desecration of G-d's name) that would have occurred among the other nations who would question G-d's ability to protect His nation.
3. Moshe's constant prayer (begging) for Hashem's forgiveness.
Moshe finishes the story of the Golden Calf by retelling the giving of the Second Luchot. (The Second Tablets Of Law).
Moshe poses the famous rhetorical question of, "What does G-d want... follow His ways..." and describes other instances of Hashem's demanding justice.
Moshe describes the nature of Eretz Yisrael as demanding and responsive to our following the Torah. The second Parsha of Shema is recorded.
Moshe promises the nation total victory if they listen to the Mitzvot and follow the ways of the Hashem.
Haftorah Isaiah 49:14 - 51:3
In this week's Haftorah, Yishayuhu the Navi induces a powerful image that is consistent with this week's Parsha. He describes our relationship with Hashem as a mother who can not possibly discard or forget her children. Nothing that we will do, or that might occur, can result in Hashem being removed from His People. In fact, even though G-d seemingly "hides His face" from us and allows other nations to dominate and oppress us, they will ultimately have to answer to Him.
Parents who properly punish their children are doing G-d's work and are rewarded for their expressions of love and caring. However, the "punishing nations" have never accepted their position as the extended hand of a loving G-d disciplining and punishing His chosen people. Therefore, they will be punished, rather than rewarded.
The imagery is intended to focus us on the arousing and unbreakable bond that exists between us and Hashem. It is no different than a mother who must deal with the child who ignores and contravenes her. However, in spite of the hurt and the task to punish, the parent is incapable of distancing herself from the love and concern she feels for her child, even more so at the time of punishment. It is therefore incumbent upon the child, not the mother, to recognize the parents' ever present love, and embrace, rather than shun the relationship.
In the end, recognizing that Hashem has never and will never abandoned us, especially at the times of our greatest trials and tragedies, will reawaken our love for Hashem and bring comfort to the nation and Eretz Yisrael.
“There idolatrous statues you should burn in fire. Do not desire the silver and the gold that is upon them and take them for yourself. This will be a deadly trap for you. For this is an abomination to Hashem your G-d.” (Devarim 7:25)
Moshe tells Bnei Yisrael that they will conquer the land of Israel. He admonishes the people to destroy and uproot all forms of idolatry from the land. Moshe then cautions the people. He tells them that they will capture gold and silver idols. These are items of value and beauty. They are required to destroy these idols. However, they will be tempted to preserve them. Moshe forewarns the people that preserving these idols is a terrible error. It will lead to their demise.
Why will conserving these items of value and beauty ensnare Bnei Yisrael? It seems that Moshe fears that preserving these idols will lead to their worship. However, it is not clear how this will occur.
Sforno offers an explanation. Bnei Yisrael was not immune from primitive notions and superstitions. Members of the nation could easily revert to superstitious and primitive practices. Because of this disposition, these members of the nation could be entrapped by idols they would preserve.
How would this entrapment take place? A person preserves one of these idols. Subsequently, this person enjoys unusual accomplishments or good fortune in some endeavor. This person wishes to assure the continuation of this good fortune and success. It is natural to seek security and protection against the verities of fate. In response to this need for security, this person decides that the idol has provided the good fortune and success. Next, the person enters into an idolatrous relationship with the stature in order to preserve this good fortune.
Men
Menachem Mendel Ben Faigie Ruchel, Moshe Avraham Ben Chaya Freidel, Gilon Chaim Ben Yonit, Ofek Ben Tali, Shimon Ben Miriam, Avraham Moshe Ben Miriam Tova, Baruch Kalman Ben Leiben Jacobs, Mendel Ber Ben Sarah, Aharon Ben Tamar, Shmuel Baruch Ben Golda.
Women
Simcha Bat Mazel, Sara Bat Hodda, Kyla Chaya Bat Sarah Polson, Leiba Bat Devorah Esther, Tova Rochel Bat Chaya, Yocheved Yaakovite bat Leah, Ita Tzipa bat Dveyra Basha, and Sorah Rivka bat Yehudis.
May Hashem grant them all a speedy recovery and a complete healing.
Daven for the release of Gilad Shalit-Gilad Ben Aviva-may Hashem bring him home safe and sound. If you asked to have someone put on the refuah list please update me on how these people are doing. If you would like to add someone to the list please send me an e-mail yvalloul@gmail.com
This weeks Parshah Preview dedicated in memory of Harav Ehoushuah Bat Channa on the occasion of Yartzheit. May his neshama have an aliyah.
Once again, you can have this Parshah Preview dedicated in honour or memory of a loved one, you can ask for a refuah or simply acknowledge a milestone. It does not cost a thing all you have to do is ask.
Join my blog @
http://parshapreview.blogspot.com
or
http://apps.facebook.com/liveblog/entry/484180
Happy Birthday to:
Phil Kravetsky
Josh Bernick
Elly Richmond
Henry Zimmerman
Sheri Herblum
Jack Harary
Lisa Oziel
Ari Rosenblum
Allyson Taylor
Yisrael Feldman
“Ad Meyah Vesrim Shannah”
Parshah Eikev - Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25
Torah Reading for Week of July 25-31, 2010 - Av 14-20 5770
Candle Lighting in Toronto 8:25 P.M.
Candle Lighting in Thornhill 8:25 P.M.
Number Of Mitzvot in Parshat Eikev: 8
6 Mitzvot Aseh (Positive Commandments)
2 Mitzvot Lo Taaseh (Negative Commandments-Prohibitions)
Haftorah:(Additional portion, from Prophets, which is read after the Parsha)
Yeshayahu / Isaiah 49:14- 51:3. This is the second of seven Haftorot, the Seven Haftorot of Consolation, that precede Rosh HaShana).
Parha Summary
Parshat Eikev
The Torah Reading on Shabbat day is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya (meaning to go up) since for each Aliya, one person "goes up" to make a bracha on the Torah Reading. We invite the Cohen first, followed by a Levite who then in turn is followed by an Israelite. When a Cohen is not in attendance we call an Israelite in their place, if a Levite is not in attendance then the same Cohen is called in their place.
Moshe outlines the general rewards for following the Torah, and encourages the nation to have complete confidence in Hashem's protection. Moshe forewarns them of the dangers in being overly confident and commands them in the Mitzvah of Birkat Hamazon (8:10).
Moshe cautions them regarding the pitfalls of prosperity and idolatry, and encourages them to remain humble in the face of their guaranteed victories. G-d is the one who deserves the credit.
In order to demonstrate his point, Moshe reassess the incident of the Golden Calf. He explains why G-d, being a G-d of Justice, will grant the Bnei Yisrael a victory over the inhabitants of Canaan. Not because the Jews are worthy, but because the Seven Nations warrant to be punished for their own evil actions. The actions of the Bnei Yisrael during the 40 years, such as the Golden Calf, should have resulted in the Jews' destruction. It was three factors which kept them alive and well so that they could inherit the land.
1. Hashem's promise to Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov.
2. The Chillul Hashem (desecration of G-d's name) that would have occurred among the other nations who would question G-d's ability to protect His nation.
3. Moshe's constant prayer (begging) for Hashem's forgiveness.
Moshe finishes the story of the Golden Calf by retelling the giving of the Second Luchot. (The Second Tablets Of Law).
Moshe poses the famous rhetorical question of, "What does G-d want... follow His ways..." and describes other instances of Hashem's demanding justice.
Moshe describes the nature of Eretz Yisrael as demanding and responsive to our following the Torah. The second Parsha of Shema is recorded.
Moshe promises the nation total victory if they listen to the Mitzvot and follow the ways of the Hashem.
Haftorah Isaiah 49:14 - 51:3
In this week's Haftorah, Yishayuhu the Navi induces a powerful image that is consistent with this week's Parsha. He describes our relationship with Hashem as a mother who can not possibly discard or forget her children. Nothing that we will do, or that might occur, can result in Hashem being removed from His People. In fact, even though G-d seemingly "hides His face" from us and allows other nations to dominate and oppress us, they will ultimately have to answer to Him.
Parents who properly punish their children are doing G-d's work and are rewarded for their expressions of love and caring. However, the "punishing nations" have never accepted their position as the extended hand of a loving G-d disciplining and punishing His chosen people. Therefore, they will be punished, rather than rewarded.
The imagery is intended to focus us on the arousing and unbreakable bond that exists between us and Hashem. It is no different than a mother who must deal with the child who ignores and contravenes her. However, in spite of the hurt and the task to punish, the parent is incapable of distancing herself from the love and concern she feels for her child, even more so at the time of punishment. It is therefore incumbent upon the child, not the mother, to recognize the parents' ever present love, and embrace, rather than shun the relationship.
In the end, recognizing that Hashem has never and will never abandoned us, especially at the times of our greatest trials and tragedies, will reawaken our love for Hashem and bring comfort to the nation and Eretz Yisrael.
“There idolatrous statues you should burn in fire. Do not desire the silver and the gold that is upon them and take them for yourself. This will be a deadly trap for you. For this is an abomination to Hashem your G-d.” (Devarim 7:25)
Moshe tells Bnei Yisrael that they will conquer the land of Israel. He admonishes the people to destroy and uproot all forms of idolatry from the land. Moshe then cautions the people. He tells them that they will capture gold and silver idols. These are items of value and beauty. They are required to destroy these idols. However, they will be tempted to preserve them. Moshe forewarns the people that preserving these idols is a terrible error. It will lead to their demise.
Why will conserving these items of value and beauty ensnare Bnei Yisrael? It seems that Moshe fears that preserving these idols will lead to their worship. However, it is not clear how this will occur.
Sforno offers an explanation. Bnei Yisrael was not immune from primitive notions and superstitions. Members of the nation could easily revert to superstitious and primitive practices. Because of this disposition, these members of the nation could be entrapped by idols they would preserve.
How would this entrapment take place? A person preserves one of these idols. Subsequently, this person enjoys unusual accomplishments or good fortune in some endeavor. This person wishes to assure the continuation of this good fortune and success. It is natural to seek security and protection against the verities of fate. In response to this need for security, this person decides that the idol has provided the good fortune and success. Next, the person enters into an idolatrous relationship with the stature in order to preserve this good fortune.
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