Deuteronomy

From ruins, regrowth: Artists answer October 7 with humanity

An exhibition at the Bible Lands Museum brings together artists who had to find their way back to the studio after the massacre and asks whether a people can grow again.

|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Eva Avidar's work: Bite, 2017.
People dance with a Sefer Torah, Jerusalem

'Jewish Concepts of Divine Oneness:' What does it mean to say ‘Hashem is One’? - review

Whether seen as a statement of exclusive loyalty, divine unity, or cosmic uniqueness, the “Shema” serves as a window into the diversity of Jewish monotheistic expression.

|ByRABBI REUVEN CHAIM KLEIN
‘WHERE DO we stand in life? Do our actions actually correlate with the values we uphold?’

PARASHAT VAYELECH: The initial foundations of teshuva

This is not a time of self-flagellation, but our chance to take a realistic look at with what spiritual food we nourish our soul.

|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
‘TO WHOM, however, did Eretz Yisrael belong?’ Pictured: The Elah Valley.

Sefer Devarim and Jewish sovereignty

Until the rise of international bodies like the League of Nations and the United Nations only a few generations ago, conquering someone else’s land was perfectly acceptable.

|ByMOSHE DANN

Thirteen reasons why

The weekly Torah portions at this time of the year, from the Book of Deuteronomy, are all about making choices.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017ByNECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH
NETFLIX’S THIRTEEN Reasons Why.

Against entitlement: why blessings can be dangerous

Deuteronomy’s teaching is clear: If you remember how much has been given to you, you will be receptive both to God’s command and to the needs of the downtrodden.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017ByRABBI SHAI HELD
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