Adventures in Mama-Land

דְּבָרִים / Devarim / Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 Click for printable PDF version . Don’t forget to read this week’s Parsha Poems (Nitzavim-Vayelech Poem 1 and Poem 2 ) and parsha overview .  Plus… copywork and parsha activities – something for every week of the year. פָּרָשָׁת וַיֵּלֶךְ Parshas Vayeilech דְּבָרִים / Devarim / Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30 [ 1 ] Moshe is old – at the end of his life, His days full of travel, of feuding and strife; Of birthdays, he’s already had good n’ plenty, And now his last age is __________! [ 2 ] If you were nearing your own end, You might for doctors quickly send, But if anything, Moshe has more need Of composers, with great speed!  What was he doing? [ 3 ] Of course, a good leader is so hard to find A leader for me-a and you-a and you-a But out of the people, one name comes to mind, And that’s Moshe’s brave young friend, __________! [ 4 ] BONUS! This Torah, that Torah – can’t you decide? How do we know which one’s bonafide? ...

דְּבָרִים / Devarim / Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 Click for printable PDF version . Don’t forget to read this week’s Parsha Poems (Nitzavim-Vayelech Poem 1 and Poem 2 ) and parsha overview .  Plus… copywork and parsha activities – something for every week of the year.  Oh, and another AWESOME totally tied-in colouring page !!! פָּרָשָׁת נִצָּבִים Parshas Nitzavim דְּבָרִים / Devarim / Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 [ 1 ] Come look, the Jews are ready now To cross, or do as Hashem will allow; They’re not just “standing” by the stream They’re ready, waiting… __________! [ 2 ] No-one of us must be left out – no, all must be included The Torah’s message, evermore, is meant for great and small; For carpenters and tailors and, of course, as we’ve concluded, Those who were not born to it, but drawn to it in thrall.  Who are they? [ 3 ] A secret hint in this week’s verse Is coming to remind you. No blessing, no, and not a curse; But the month in which we’ll find you.  What...

NEW!!!  Download this summary as an MP3 audio file (large-ish download – be patient).  I know it’s a rough first second effort; feedback is still VERY welcome!  (I fixed my voice in this one – I thought it was better slowed down, because it sounds unnaturally squeaky to me otherwise.) This is a basic overview of the parsha story in a format that can be adapted for a wide range of ages. Sources include parsha text, commentaries and midrash.  When introducing midrash or other non-pshat elements, I  use the words “some people think” or something similar. ( find out why ) Please see the Vayeishev overview for how we use these narratives  in our homeschool.  I also have copywork sheets to go with the weekly parsha… enjoy! Here we go – it’s the final countdown to the end of the Torah! Did you know there are 54 parshiyos (that means parshas ) in the Torah, but usually only 52 weeks in a year? That means we often have to read two parshiyos in a si...

דְּבָרִים / Devarim / Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30: Read it ;  hear it ; colour it . Click for printable PDF version .  And don’t forget to read last year’s poem ! Copywork and parsha activities – updated weekly. My dear lovely Jews, I stand here today, One hundred and twenty years old, so they say Though I don’t remember the date of my birth I’m feeling just how long I’ve been on this earth. Soon you will cross to the land over there, But my own destiny – well, I’m sure you’re aware, That I cannot go over, I’ll remain on this side, With the memories, here, of all those who’ve died. But your new generation will not be alone, Nor into the enemies’ clutches be thrown, Hashem will cross first, ahead of your ranks, (though He’d like it so much if you’d later say thanks). Not just from Hashem, but there’s help close at hand, From a leader who trembles with you on the sand, Who raises his staff and says, “Follow me through! Whatever Hashem says comes next, we will do!” The ...