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Summary
In this Torah portion, Moses concludes his speech to the Israelites, blesses Joshua, and instructs the community to gather every seven years to read publicly from the Torah. God predicts the eventual straying of the Israelites.
Parashat Vayeilech
Torah Reading
Deuteronomy 31:1 - 31:30
Haftarah
Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27 | Shabbat Shuva
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