Torah Classes

Chp. 12 verse 22 - Chp. 13 verse 19: Begins with the prohibition of eating blood, to do what is proper in the eyes of Hashem and to not follow the ways of the other nations. Chp. 13, warning about a false prophet, and an inciter, and that they should be put to death. Laws of a "rebellious city."

Chp. 11 verses 17 - 25: Continues with the second paragraph of the "Shema." He assures them that if they go in the ways of Hashem and cling to Him, that G-d would drive out the nations before them and that everyone would fear them.

Chp. 10 verse 8 - Chp. 11 verse 17: He then tells them about Hashem separating the tribe of Levi to serve Him and that they would have no portion in the land. He said, what G-d wants is that you fear, love, and serve Him with all your heart and soul, by keeping all of His commandments. Chp. 11, Moshe reviews the many miracles and deliverance's that they had experienced on their journey. He assures them that the land that they were about to enter was one that Hashem had His eyes on from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. It continues with the second paragraph of the "Shema."

Chp. 8 verse 9 - Chp. 10 verse 7: He assures them that they will eat and be sated. However, he warns them that ingratitude would be severely punished, and they would share the fate of the previous nations. Chp. 9, he reminds them of their earlier acts of rebellion. That is was only because of his intervention that they were saved. Chp. 10, he reminds them that Hashem then commanded him to hew out a second set of tablets, so that Hashem could write the commandments on them. He then mentions the death of Aaron and that Elazar his son took his place.

Chp. 7 verse 12 - Chp. 8 verse 8: Introduction, Moshe continues his address to the nation and assures them of prosperity and good health if they follow Hashem's commandments. They need not fear the Canaanites as long as they destroy all forms of idolatry. Chp. 8, he tells them that the forty years in the desert were to teach them the discipline necessary to serve Hashem. For them to learn that "man does not live by bread alone, but by everything that proceeds from the mouth of Hashem." He then goes on to describe the seven species for which Israel is praised for.

Chp. 6 verse 4 - Chp. 7 verse 11: Begins with the first paragraph of the "Shema." Moshe then once again warns the nation to keep G-d's laws so that they could inherit the land. Continues with the question of the wise son and the answer. Chp. 7,he warned them against intermarriage, since that would lead to abandoning Hashem and His laws. He reminded them that they were a holy nation, and it was their duty to observe G-d's commandments.

Chp. 4 verse 39 - Chp. 6 verse 3: Moshe concludes his warnings to the people. Continues with him designating three cities of Refuge, for whoever kills someone by accident. Chp. 5, Moshe repeats the Ten Commandments, and reviews their experience at Mt. Sinai.Chp. 6, Moshe warns the people to keep the Torah so that they will be able to receive the land that flows with milk and honey.

Chp. 4 verses 2 - 38: Moshe warns the people to follow the commandments meticulously, and to cling to Hashem. If they do so they will be a great nation. He tells them that he will die and not lead them into the land. He warns them what the consequences will be if they do not follow the ways of Hashem. He assures them that the path to forgiveness will always be open for them.

Chp. 2 verse 17 - Chp. 3 verse 22: (21:10) Continues with Chp. 3 verse 23 - Chp. 4 verse 2 beginning the sedra of Va'etchanan: Moshe continues to recall the travels, battles, and events that the nation experienced on their journey to the promised land. (21:10) begins with the introduction to the sedra of Va'etchanan, Moshe tells of his impassioned plea to Hashem to allow him to enter the land. G-d refuses, but does allow him to see the land. He commands Moshe to encourage Yehoshua in his position of leading the nation in their acquisition of the land. Chp. 4, Moshe then ocmmands the poeple to listen to the laws that he would teach them so that they would be able to live and possess the land of their fathers.

Chp. 1 verse 15 - Chp. 2 verse 17: Continues with Moshe recounting his appointment of judges. He recalled the incident with the spies, and Hashem's punishment for that generation,to wander in the desert for forty years. Chp. 2 begins with Moshe telling them that to travel from Mount Seir, but not to contend with the descendants of Esua. Moshe recounted other travels for them. He then said to them that all the men of that generation died as Hashem had sworn.