Shalom everyone. This is our commentary on the portion called V'etchanan. This sidrah covers quite a few topics including the prohibition not to mingle with the inhabitants of the Land and Israel's creed to live by - the Sh'ma.

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Torah Portion – V’et chanan (D’varim 3:23 – 7:11)

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