The Why, Where and When

In May 2011 my daughter, Judith Prays, suggested that we do some Torah study together. It was an exciting proposition for me. Undeterred by ...

44. Devarim - Words (Devarim)

in which the Israelites are about to enter the Promised Land and Moses knows that he is not coming with them, much as he asks G-d for forgiveness. Moses is bitter but resigned and graces the Israelites with a 36-day farewell speech – the contents of Deuteronomy.


Nina’s Comment and Question:
In his speech, Moses sounds angry and bitter. Who is he angry at?
He says,”You did not want to head north … and you rebelled against God your Lord. God also displayed angerat me because of you…”

The ‘YOUs’ of Moses’s speech are already dead – so who is Moses reproaching?

Judith Prays