JBQ Weekly Quizzes - NITZAVIM-VAYELECH

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This week's PARSHA is from Deuteronomy (NITZAVIM-VAYELECH) Chap. 29:9 - 31:30

Questions were prepared by Rabbi Joshua Adler and members of the staff.


1. The PARSHA begins with an assembly of all Israel for the purpose of
entering a BRIT (covenant) with God. A number of times in the Torah, God
enters into a BRIT with people. Cite at least three other instances of
such sacred agreements with God.

2. God proclaims that a certain phenomenon and two ritual observances
are to symbolize His covenant. Which are these ?

3. This PARSHA is always read before the High Holidays (ROSH HASHANA).
Which key words, repeated often in Chapter 30, make this an especially
appropriate reading ?

4. Which punishement is indicated in the PARSHA for violating the BRIT ?

5. What logical connection can you see between this PARSHA and the
prior one ?