The first word in Parashat Re’eh, re’eh, is one of the most significant terms found in the Torah. In fact, God is described as a ro’eh (one who sees) on three different levels. The first time the word ...

This week ushers in Elul, the month when Jews traditionally prepare for the High Holidays. In anticipation of the Day of Judgment, we judge ourselves, conducting a full cheshbon hanefesh (accounting ...

Two Torah portions — Re’eh and Shoftim — though read on separate weeks, speak one continuous language of the soul. “See,” says Re’eh, “I place before you today blessing and curse.” “Appoint judges and ...

Parshat Re’eh opens with the presentation of a stark choice to the Jews––Moshe declares [Devarim 11’ 26’-28’]: “See, this day I set before you blessing and curse: blessing, that you obey the ...

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There are many things in our world that we humans feel are not in our control. I often hear about the “market” deciding what to do, even though the stock market is an entity we created and we control.

The very first word in our parshah, "Re'eh" ("See" - Devarim/Deuteronomy 11:26), calls out loudly for explanation. One would have expected the parasha to start a word later with "I place before you ...