Parashat Vaetchanan

Judaism's essential story.

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

In Parashat Vaetchanan, Moses "places" the Torah before the Israelites with a warning.

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

A video for Parashat Vaetchanan

Vaetchanan for families.

Hand & head tefillin.

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

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

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.