Parasha Summary
Parashat Re'eh opens with Moshe presenting the Israelites with a choice between blessing and curse—blessing for obeying Hashem’s commandments and curse for straying from them. The parasha emphasizes centralized worship in the place Hashem designates, prohibiting private altars. It details laws of tithes, the remission of debts in the Sabbatical year, and the obligation to give charity to the poor. The parasha also warns against idolatry and false prophets, instructing the nation to eradicate idolatrous practices. Dietary laws are reiterated, distinguishing between kosher and non-kosher animals. The portion concludes with laws of the three pilgrimage festivals—Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot—underscoring the importance of rejoicing before Hashem.