The song of HaAzinu is a special prophecy that was transmitted to Moshe to pass on to B’nai Yisrael. HaAzinu describes the history that will unfold after Moshe’s death. In the song, we hear allusions to the days of the judges and the kingdoms and the troubles that...
Sponsored by Vicky Wu, In loving memory of J.J. Greenberg for his love for Israel and the Jewish People. May his memories inspire and strengthen the unity among his beloved PeopleThe Megillat HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Declaration of Independence has become very...
Moshe’s song (Haazinu) was already introduced in the last verse of Parshat Vayelech (Dvarim 31:30):Moshe spoke the words of his song into the ears of the entire congregation of Israel, until their conclusion.Moshe sang his song in Transjordan (known as Jordan...
At the end of Parshat Haazinu, God tells Moshe to go up to Mt. Nevo to see the Land of C’naan. God then tells him (Dvarim 32:50):And die on the mountain where you will ascend, and be gathered to your people…We learn a lesson from God’s burial of...
Sponsored by Vicky Wu in memory of JJ Greenberg z”lIt’s been 18 years since JJ left us. His smile is always there. His strength is more encouraging than ever during these challenging times. May his memory and love for the Jewish people and humanity...
In the third verse of Haazinu, as a prologue to the poem, we read (Dvarim 32:3) “Ki Shem HaShem Ekra, Havu Godel L’Elokeinu”, “When I call out the Name of HaShem, give greatness to our God.”This verse may sound familiar to you as it is...
In memory of Ari Fuld z”l, a friend for almost 40 yearsWhen reading the Haftara for Parshat Haazinu (Shmuel Bet, 22:1-51), King David’s Thanksgiving Song, you may experience déjà vu. These words sound so familiar that you may say to...
The Haftara for Parhshat Haazinu from Shmuel II 22:1-51, also known as Shirat David (David’s Song) is almost identical to Tehilim, Psalm 18.According to Abravanel, King David wrote the Psalm when he was young and recited it throughout his life whenever he...
Dedicated by Sharona and Josh Halickman in memory of Rabbi Sidney Shoham z”lParshat Haazinu (Dvarim 22:15) is the first time in the Tanach that we hear the word Yeshurun: “Vayishman Yeshurun vayivat”, “Yeshurun became fat and...
In Parshat Haazinu, Devarim 32:13-14 we read part of the song that refers to the rich bounty of the Land of Israel: He would make him ride on the heights of the LandAnd have him eat the produce of the fields;He would suckle him with honey from the stone and...
Sponsored by Vicky Wu in memory of JJ Greenberg, whose blessed memory has given many Jews and Israelis strength to continue to love life and each other, and to pursue truth. As Ramban describes it, Parshat Ha’azinu is a song that plainly tells us all that...
SPONSORED BY AN ANONYMOUS DONORThere is much to learn from the poetic imagery in Parshat Ha'azinu. The image that particularly stands out is that of the nesher, eagle. The eagle which is one of the toughest of birds shows its more gentle side while parenting its...
DEDICATED BY DR. LEAH DAVIDSON IN MEMORY OF HER FATHER, ISRAEL ZYGIELBAUM WHOSE YAHRZEIT IS ON SHABBAT SHUVA. ALSO DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF THE OTHER HONORED MEMBERS OF THE ZYGIELBOJM FAMILY WHO PERISHED IN THE HOLOCAUSTMost of Parshat Ha'azinu is a song sung by...