Parshat Vezot Haberacha relates that when Moshe died, “Bnei Yisrael wept for him,” which Rashi explains refers to just the males weeping for Moshe. On

In our parsha, Moshe challenges Am Yisrael’s behavior, saying (32:6), “Is this how you repay Hashem, O vile (‘naval’) and unwise nation? Is He not

Parshat Nitzavim states, “The matter is very near to you—in your heart and mouth,” which the midrash (Devarim Rabbah 8:1) apparently understands to be a

Bikkurim carries the important theme of gratitude. When the farmer would give his first fruits to the Kohen, he would pronounce a meaningful declaration acknowledging

Our parsha states: “An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter the congregation of Hashem, to eternity, because of the fact that they did not greet

The haftarah of our parsha contains a pasuk which can underscore the importance of shalom— peace. It states: “How pleasant are the footsteps of the

In our parsha, Moshe Rabbeinu tells Bnei Yisrael about the phenomenon of a false prophet: “If there should stand up in your midst a prophet

The pasuk in our parsha states: “You should know in your heart that just as a father will chastise his son, so Hashem, your God,

The famous declaration of the Shema is brought in our parsha, and interestingly, the midrash (Devarim Rabbah, 2:31) relates that Bnei Yisrael merited to recite

As Moshe’s end was drawing near, he began to rebuke Bnei Yisrael, reminding them of their many misdeeds since leaving Mitzrayim. Interestingly, Rashi points out

In Parshat Matot, Hashem tells Moshe to go to battle against Midian, the nation who caused the Jewish people to sin, resulting in the death

Our parsha contains a census of Bnei Yisrael. The Chafetz Chaim focuses on a contrast between the total population count of two tribes—Binyamin and Dan.