Eikev

עֵקֶב
[And if You] Obey [These Rules]

Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25

When Is Eikev Read?

/ 18 Av 5783
/ 20 Av 5784
/ 22 Av 5785

Summary

  • Moses tells the Israelites that if they follow God's laws, the nations who now dwell across the Jordan River will not harm them. (7:12–26)
  • Moses reminds the people of the virtues of keeping God's commandments. He also tells them that they will dispossess those who now live in the Land only because they are idolatrous, not because the Israelites are uncommonly virtuous. Thereupon, Moses reviews all of the trespasses of the Israelites against God. (8:1–10:11)
  • Moses says that the Land of Israel will overflow with milk and honey if the people obey God's commandments and teach them to their children. (10:12–11:25)

Ten Minutes of Torah: Eikev Commentary

moses holding ten commandments

To Be Worthy

By: Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin

It is a paradox, really. People of real worth tend to have worth because of their belief in their unworthiness. That's one of Moses's messages to the Israelites in this week's Torah portion, Eikev.

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Listen to Podcasts About Eikev

Listen to Rabbi Rick Jacobs discuss Parashat Eikev in these episodes of his podcast, On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah.

The Heart Of The Matter

Reward and Punishment

A Seat at the Table

Entiltement vs Gratitude

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Rabbi Rick Jacobs