Vaetchanan

Dealing Wisely with Torah

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

Baseless Love

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

Seeing Layers in the Ten Commandments

A video for Parashat Vaetchanan

Understanding Our Own Mortality

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

Parashat Vaetchanan Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Hear and Act

Primo Levi's poem gives us new insights into the Shema.

Guard Yourselves Very Well

The Torah requires us to eat and live healthfully and responsibly.

The Smallest of Peoples

On the brink of entering the Promised Land, Moses reminds the people that being fewer in numbers is no reason to shirk responsibilities.

Jewish Continuity — According to Moses

Moses' final speeches highlight the importance of giving our children transformative Jewish experiences.

The Dutiful Student

Moses as a model of one who seeks greater understanding