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Parasha #47: Re’eh (רְאֵה)

Reading passages

Torah: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17    (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת דְּבָרִים)
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5

Summary

Parasha Re’eh (“See”) presents a choice between blessings and curses based on Israel’s obedience to God’s commandments, urging the people to follow His ways to receive blessings in the Promised Land. It includes laws concerning centralized worship, dietary restrictions, the treatment of false prophets, and the importance of caring for the poor. The portion also addresses the observance of festivals such as Passover, Shavuot, and Sukkot, reinforcing Israel’s covenantal relationship with God. Additionally, Re’eh emphasizes the importance of maintaining spiritual and communal purity as they settle in the land.

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Verse	Query	Short description
Deut. 12:5,11,14,18,21,26; 14:24,25; 15:20; 16:2,6,7,11,15	The place chosen by the Lord	Where else do we find the phrase הַמָּקֹ֞ום אֲשֶׁר־יִבְחַ֨ר יְהוָ֤ה?

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