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Re’eh| Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:17

Portion Re’eh details the covenant between the Children of Israel and God. Importantly, this portion mentions mentions the “place that God chose.” What is this place? Jerusalem of course!

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Eikev | Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25

This week’s reflection on Parshat Eikev explores one of life’s biggest questions: If God promises to reward His people, why don’t we see the “payment” for our good deeds each day?

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A Land Being Rebuilt

When we speak about the miracle of Israel, we often think of dramatic moments – wars won against impossible odds, hostages rescued, or immigrants arriving home after centuries of exile.

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Vaetchanan | Deuteronomy 3:23- 7:11

To kick off his farewell speech, Moshe reminds the people of the sin of the spies.

These events are not easy to understand, but the book of Deuteronomy reiterates that God is the ultimate decision-maker, and His plan is good.

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Devarim| Deuteronomy 1:1- 3:22

To kick off his farewell speech, Moshe reminds the people of the sin of the spies.

These events are not easy to understand, but the book of Deuteronomy reiterates that God is the ultimate decision-maker, and His plan is good.

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A Letter from Shmuel, July 2026

There is a famous Jewish fable of a poor man, in despair, approaching his rabbi for much needed advice. “Rabbi,” he says, “my house is tiny, but my family is large.

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