October, 2008

Parshat Hashavua: Netzavim Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20

The title of the Torah reading means standing (before God). Moses tells the people as they accept the covenant that they all stand before God at this moment, not just the men and not just the leaders, but all Israel enters this covenant, including all future generations. He warns anyone who thinks him/herself exempt, immune from the sanctions that God will not forgive such a person and will single him/her out for punishment.