PARSHAS RE'EH

Summary of Parshas Re’eh
In Parshas Re'eh, Moses continues to encourage the Jewish people to follow the path of Torah and to trust in G-d.  He unambiguously puts the commandments in perspective, stating that the Jewish People will be blessed if they observe the Torah and, G-d forbid, cursed if they do not. After explaining some details about the […]
The “Do It Yourselfer”- Parshas Re’eh
The ‘do it yourself’ attitude has earned a prominent place in our society. Besides the potential financial savings involved, people enjoy the fulfillment of tackling a project themselves and seeing what they can do on their own. They enjoy the camaraderie of the family undertaking the project together, pooling their common talents toward a united […]
Mommy, Are We There Yet? – Parshas Re’eh
The summer is quickly slipping by, and in a few short weeks the new school (and Jewish) year will be upon us. Many have taken some time off for a well-deserved vacation to recharge their “batteries”. For families traveling with younger (and perhaps even older) children, the most common – and probably most annoying – […]
The Road Not Taken – Parshas Re’eh
As someone with a lousy (read: nonexistent) sense of direction, a GPS is one of the best gifts I ever received. However, even the GPS was no match for my poor (read: nonexistent) sense of direction – I still managed to “outsmart” it and get lost; though it admittedly occurred with less frequency. So I […]
Doing What’s Good and What’s Right – Parshas Re’eh
“I don’t care what anyone else thinks, I do what I know is right!” Ever come across someone with this attitude? Have any friends or relatives like that? Strong minded. Not easily swayed by trends and fads. A person of principle. While such people are usually not exactly the warm and fuzzy types, making them […]