08/08/2026
Torah Portion #47 - Reโeh | ืจึฐืึตื | Behold
โThe forty-seventh reading from the Torah and the fourth reading from the book of Deuteronomy is named Reโeh, an imperative form of the word โsee.โ It is the first word of the Torah portion: โSee [reโeh], I am setting before you today a blessing and a curseโ (Deuteronomy 11:26). This reading contains admonitions to topple the Canaanite religious centers, warnings against idolatry, and a prohibition on making sacrifices outside of Godโs Holy Temple. The place of the Temple is enigmatically referred to as โthe place which the LORD your God will choose from all your tribes, to establish His name there for His dwellingโ (Deuteronomy 12:5โ7). The portion goes on to warn against false prophets, reiterate the biblical dietary laws, and introduce legislation regarding tithing, the sabbatical year of release, and the pilgrimage festivals.โ - ยฉ First Fruits of Zion
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