Weekly Torah portion
Parascha Ki Tavo כי תבוא
Deuteronomy (Dewarim) · Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8
„When you enter"
Summary
The portion begins with the laws of Bikkurim, the first fruits that farmers in the Land of Israel were commanded to bring to the Temple as an expression of gratitude to G"d.
Moses instructs the people on the ceremony of Blessings and Curses to be performed at Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, emphasizing the consequences of following or abandoning the covenant.
The text concludes with Moses reminding the Israelites of the miracles they witnessed during forty years in the wilderness, urging them to remain faithful to their divine mission.
People
Moses
The leader who delivers his final speeches to prepare the nation for life in the Land of Israel.
The Priests
The descendants of Aaron who receive the first fruits and lead the communal declarations.
The Levites
The tribe responsible for loudly proclaiming the blessings and curses to all of Israel.
The Elders
The communal leaders tasked with assisting Moses in writing the Torah on large stones.
Key commandments (mitzvot)
Bikkurim · Deuteronomy 26:2
The commandment to bring the first-ripened fruits of the Seven Species to the Temple and make a formal declaration of history.
Vidui Ma'aser · Deuteronomy 26:13
The verbal declaration made every third and sixth year of the sabbatical cycle affirming that all tithes were distributed correctly.
Imitating G"d's Ways · Deuteronomy 28:9
The positive commandment to walk in G"d's paths by being merciful, kind, and just.
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1. What are the 'Bikkurim' mentioned at the start of the portion?
2. Upon which two mountains were the blessings and curses to be proclaimed?
3. What was written on the large stones after crossing the Jordan River?
4. How long did the Israelites wander in the wilderness before this speech?