Deuteronomy 11:29 foreshadows an elaborate ritual in which blessings and curses are recited at the hills of Ebal and Gerizim, just across the Jordan River in the Promised Land.
Parashat R'eih contains a remarkable richness of diverse biblical materials. It opens with the "blessing and curse" that God sets before the people, based on their choice of following or disobeying the commandments (Deuteronomy 11:26–32).
Torah Commentary
The Price of Doing “Whatever We Please”
“If every Jew does whatever s/he wants, wherever s/he wants, Judaism won’t survive another generation.”
Blessings on the Hills
Deuteronomy 11:29 foreshadows an elaborate ritual in which blessings and curses are recited at the hills of Ebal and Gerizim, just across the Jordan River in the Promised Land.
Holy Place, Holy Responsibility, Holy Acts
Parashat R'eih contains a remarkable richness of diverse biblical materials. It opens with the "blessing and curse" that God sets before the people, based on their choice of following or disobeying the commandments (Deuteronomy 11:26–32).
Seeing is Believing
Overview
God places both blessing and curse before the Israelites. They are taught that blessing will come through the observance of God’s laws. (11:26–32)
R'eih for Tweens
Learn more about Deuteronomy with Torah for Tweens!