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Overview: “Ki Teitzei” contains a series of laws covering various aspects of daily and communal life, including family, social justice, and property rights.

Overview: “Shoftim” discusses the establishment of a judicial and administrative system, laws regarding kingship, the role of priests and prophets, and laws of warfare.

Overview: “Re’eh” presents the blessings and curses associated with obedience and disobedience, laws about false prophets, the centralization of worship, and the pilgrimage festivals.

Overview: “Eikev” discusses the rewards for obeying God’s commandments, the reminder of the Israelites’ rebellions, and the exhortation to follow God wholeheartedly.

Overview: “Va’etchanan” includes Moses’ plea to enter the Promised Land, the repetition of the Ten Commandments, and the Shema.

Overview: “Devarim” begins the final book of the Torah, with Moses recounting the Israelites’ journey and experiences.

Overview: “Matot-Masei” covers vows and oaths, the war against Midian, the request of the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness.

Overview: “Pinchas” begins with Pinchas being rewarded for his zealous act, includes a census of the people, the story of the daughters of Zelophehad, and the appointment of Joshua as Moses’ successor.

Overview: “Balak” tells the story of King Balak’s attempt to curse Israel through the prophet Balaam, which ultimately turns into blessings.

Overview: “Chukat” covers the laws of the red heifer, the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness, the death of Miriam and Aaron, and the incident of Moses striking the rock.