Torah Portion

Overview: “Nitzavim” includes Moses’ speech about the covenant, the choice between life and death, and the call to choose life by loving and obeying God.

Overview: “Ki Tavo” describes the ritual of bringing first fruits to the Temple and the recitation of blessings and curses on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal.

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.