Weekly Torah portion
Parascha Vayeilech וילך
Deuteronomy (Dewarim) · Deuteronomy 31:1-30
„And he went"
Summary
Moses, now 120 years old, prepares the Israelites for his departure. He reassures them that while he cannot cross the Jordan River, G"d will remain with them and lead them to victory in the Promised Land.
The leadership is formally transferred to Joshua. Moses encourages him to be strong and courageous, emphasizing that he will be the one to lead the nation into their ancestral inheritance under divine guidance.
Moses completes writing the Torah and entrusts it to the Levites. He commands the assembly of the entire nation every seven years to hear the Torah read aloud, ensuring the teachings are passed to future generations.
People
Moses
The faithful leader who prepares his final instructions for the people of Israel.
Joshua
The appointed successor who is chosen by G"d to lead the conquest of Canaan.
The Levites
The tribe responsible for guarding the Ark of the Covenant and the sacred scrolls.
The Elders
The communal authorities who receive the charge to maintain the laws of the Torah.
Key commandments (mitzvot)
Hakhel (Gathering) · Deuteronomy 31:12
The commandment to gather all men, women, and children to hear the king read the Torah during the Sukkot festival following the Sabbatical year.
Writing a Torah Scroll · Deuteronomy 31:19
The obligation for every individual to participate in the writing of a Torah scroll for themselves to study and cherish.
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1. How old was Moses when he delivered these final words?
2. Who was chosen to lead the Israelites after Moses?
3. What is the name of the commandment to gather the nation every seven years?
4. Where did Moses instruct the Levites to place the finished Torah scroll?