Va’etchanan
2021 January Filed in:
Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 • Isaiah 40:1-26 • Luke 22:13-38
- What does the word Va-etchanan mean?
- What was the substance of Moses’ plea?
- Why did the Holy One refuse Moses’ plea?
- Even though Moses’ plea was denied, Hashem made what concession?
- What was the role given to Joshua son of Nun?
- What is the difference between a “statute” (chok) and a “rule” (mishpat) mentioned in Deuteronomy 4:1
- What does the word “Shema” mean?
- Why were the people to obey Moses’ teaching?
- Why did Moses forbid changing even one word from his writings?
- What reasons were given to keep the laws that Moses taught?
- What does Moses mean when he says “keep yourselves diligently”?
- What especially does Moses want the people to remember?
- Why did the Holy One take the Children of Israel out of Egypt?
- Why does Moses call the Holy One a “Consuming Fire” and a “Jealous G~d”?
- What punishment will come to Israel if they forsake the L~rd?
- Can you list~in order~The Ten Commandments?
- What is the central commandment of all the Torah?
- How important is education of children to the Holy One?
- “Hear, O Israel, The L~rd our G~d is One” ~~What does the idea of “oneness” mean to you?
- What is in store for those who are enemies of the Holy One?
"Thus says the Holy one, “Stand you in the ways and see, and ask for the ancient paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and you shall find rest for your souls…” -Jeremiah 6:16