Show Notes
In Parshat Nitzavim, we learn that:
God made a covenant with every single one of us, even those of us who were not physically present when Moshe gave his last speech. We are all in a relationship with God.
The Torah is accessible. It is not far away- is is close to us. We can reclaim our portion.
Since God is our designer, He knows the best way for us to live. That's why, if we follow His commands, our lives will be meaningful (and hopefully filled with blessings.)
More from Parsha for Kids
In the last parsha of the Torah, V'Zot HaBracha, Moshe dies. But what matters is not that he died- rather, the way he died. Moshe approached God alone. There were no adoring crowds. No family surrounding him. It was just the man and his Maker. And this is something that will happen to us all. We will all, ultimately, approach God. The question to be answered is simply this: have we lived a life that we are proud to show to God?
This week's parsha, Haazinu, is actually a song! Moshe wanted to make sure that the core ideas of Judaism would be accessible to everyone, whether or not they were able to read. In this song, we focus on some important ideas. These include:
In this week's parsha, Ki Teitzei, we explore laws that address human dignity and responsibility. These include, but are not limited to: