SHMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH 5760
SHMINI ATZERET INSIGHT
Intimacy With G-D
There was once a king who made a great banquet for all his subjects. The feasting went on with great merriment for seven days. Then all the guests took their leave. The tables were now empty, although there was still a great deal of food laid out on the beautiful royal plates.
The king then said to his closest friend, "Stay a little, we will sit at one of the tables, just you and I, for you are my dearest friend."
CHILDREN
What’s in A Word?
The merchant learned the value of acknowledging who really makes things happen...
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PARSHA SUMMARY
Vezot Ha'Berakhah
This is the blessing that Moses, man of G-d, bestowed on the Israelites just before he death. G-d came from Sinai, shone forth to them from Seir, and made an appearance from Mount Paran.
Although there is love for nations, all Your holy ones are in Your hand. They follow Your footsteps, and uphpld Your word.
ADVANCED STUDY
The Pain And Joy Of Returning
 We are forced instead to say that G-d congratulated Moses for the breaking of the tablets, because his act was in honor not only of the Torah but also of Israel. But we must remember that G-d did not congratulate Moses immediately. He waited until forty days had passed.
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