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The Portion of Eikev


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Parashat Eikev
 
 
WEEKLY TORAH READING PLAN

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Below are some highlights from the Torah portion being read in Israel this week. Visit our website, www.TheIsraelBible.com, to access the full content, post your comments and participate in our in-depth study of the Torah portion.

Happy Learning,

Shira Schechter, Editor of The Israel Bible

 
This week's Portion is:

Eikev

Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25

Our portion carries a promise of Godly assistance in conquering the Land of Israel and blessings for following His commands. Moses warns the people that they will be punished for disregarding God’s word and reminds them of several incidents in which they had sinned, but mostly focuses on the good that God will bring them if they keep His laws. It also deals heavily with the bounty of the Promised Land.

Points to Ponder

    Have No Fear, God Is Here

    Moses says God will chase away Israel’s enemies, then adds in verse 20 that He will send the hornet among them. Why do you think this would be more terrifying? What could the hornet represent?

    Lessons from the Desert

    How do you think the experiences of the desert teach the people the lessons Moses says God wants the Israelites to learn?

    Chastised for Past Sins

    Why do you think Moses feels the need to remind the people of their past mistakes?

    Love God as He Loves You

    The end of this passage clearly implies that for these reasons, Israel is better than Egypt. Why, though, do you think it is better to be dependent on rain rather than be able to irrigate the land at will and with ease?

    If You Do...and If You Don't...

    This passage bears a striking resemblance to the first passage of the Shema prayer mentioned in last week’s portion. In fact, it makes up the second paragraph of the prayer as recited daily and as included in both the phylacteries and the mezzuzah placed on Jewish doorways. What do you think this passage comes to add to the first one (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)?

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