Moshe’s Life
How old was Moshe in Vayelech?
120 years old
Who became the new leader after Moshe?
Yehoshua
What special item did Moshe give the people?
The Torah scroll
What phrase did Moshe tell the people?
Chazak ve’ematz (“Be strong and brave”)
Who was gathered together by Moshe?
All the people
Who did Moshe speak to before he died?
all of israel
What did God tell Yehoshua to be?
be strong and brave
Who carried the Torah scroll?
the priests
What does “Chazak” mean?
Strong
What does “community” mean in Hebrew?
kehila
What river did Moshe not cross?
jordan river
Why did Moshe choose Yehoshua?
Because he was wise and faithful
Where was the Torah placed?
Beside the Ark of the Covenant
What does “Ematz” mean?
brave
Why is community important?
support each other
What did Moshe write and give to the priests?
the torah
What is Yehoshua’s job?
Lead the people into the land
When should the Torah be read out loud?
Every 7 years (Hakhel)
Who promised to be with the people?
hashem
In Vayelech, who is included in the community
Men, women, children, and strangers
What is the last book of the Torah that Moshe speaks in?
Devarim (Deuteronomy)
What book comes after the Torah that tells Yehoshua’s story?
The Book of Yehoshua (Joshua)
Who must hear the Torah read?
Men, women, and children
Why do we need to be strong and brave?
Because life and faith are sometimes hard
What lesson do we learn from gathering together?
We are stronger as one people