Parasha Summary
Parashat Devarim, the first portion of Sefer Devarim (Deuteronomy), consists of Moshe Rabbeinu's farewell address to Bnei Yisrael before they enter Eretz Yisrael. Speaking on the eastern bank of the Jordan, Moshe reviews key events from the Exodus to the present, rebuking the nation for past sins while emphasizing Divine justice and the consequences of disobedience. He recounts the appointment of judges, the sin of the spies, and the wars against Emorite kings. Rashi and Ramban highlight Moshe’s nuanced reproof, delivered gently to inspire teshuvah. The parasha sets the tone for Sefer Devarim as a moral and legal review, preparing Israel for sovereignty in the Land.
