Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5771-2011
“Renewing the Covenant”
How could Moses have made a covenant with future generations who were unable to agree or disagree with the covenant, or to accept or refuse to be a part of the agreement?
Vayeilech Summaries
Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5770-2010
“Rebelling with G-d”
In parashat Vayeilech, Moses denounces the People of Israel, calling them “rebels with G-d” for a third time. What does this expression mean, and how does it reflect the Jewish people’s special relationship with the Al-mighty, even in times of rebellion?
Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5769-2009
“Farewell to a Great Leader”
At age 120, Moses went out to speak to the people of Israel and console them over his impending death. The death of Moses brings to mind the recent passing of a great Jewish leader, Rabbi Zelik Epstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivah Shaar HaTorah, who was extremely helpful to NJOP with his courageous decisions and support of our vital work.
Vayeilech 5761-2001
“Appreciating One’s Own Inner Worth”
Unfortunately, there are many who feel themselves unworthy of G-d’s forgiveness, or unworthy of participating in the communal contrition of the Jewish people. Judaism rejects that idea, insisting that each and every soul is precious to G-d, and qualifies for Divine forgiveness.
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