Parshas D’varim marks the beginning of Moshe Rabbeinu’s final words to the Children of Israel, delivered as they stand on the threshold of the Promised Land. As Moshe recounts their journey, he reminds them of their failures and successes, their challenges and triumphs. Rashi teaches us that Moshe hints at the people’s misdeeds without explicitly mentioning them, ensuring that their dignity is preserved.
Moshe’s words are not mere recounting, but a profound lesson in resilience, growth, and faith. He implores the Israelites to reflect on their past, to learn from their mistakes, and to forge ahead with renewed strength. Rashi reminds us that true inspiration lies not only in praising success, but in embracing the lessons of failure, for it is through adversity that we discover our true potential.
As we journey through life, we, too, must reflect on our own experiences, recognizing the trials we have faced and the strength we have gained. Parshas D’varim encourages us to learn from the past, to strive for growth, and to never lose faith in our ability to overcome obstacles.
List of People Who Need a r’fuah sh’leimah (a complete recovery)
Please recite Psalms 20, 30, 88, 121, and 130.
Amnon ben Rivkah
Yosef Chaim ben Rivkah Rachel
Rafael Yaakov ben Ayelet
Daniel Aharon ben Davida
Yaakov Yisrael Pinchas ben Tovah
Eliezer Yosef ben Avivah Chanah
Yitzchak ben Mazal Tov
Refael Chayim Meir ben Sima Chasha
Shmuel Moshe ben Alta Sayta
Tinok ben Sharona
Shabsai ben Pesha Rachel
Eisan Meir ben Laura
Eliyahu ben Miriam
Eliyahu Ochil ben Suriah
Avner ben Tamara
Reuven Shalom ben Sarah Leah
Esther Rivkah Chanah bas Tamar
Esther Hadassah bas Devorah
Mitali Naomi bas Gilah Farcha
Jaleh Sarah bas Victoria Devorah
Adinah bas Chanah
Emunah Rivkah bas Zilpah
Aliza Sima bas Shayna Brachah
Chayah Shaina bas Raizel
Esther bas Zilpah
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