Standing Together
Every in Israel stood before Hashem. Name two types of people included.
Leaders, children, women, men.
What two choices did Hashem give the people?
Life and death.
What is a covenant?
A special promise of agreement.
What does the word "Teshuvah" mean?
Return (repentance).
Is the Torah far away in the sky?
No
Why did Hashem gather all the people together?
To make a covenant (promise) with them.
Which choice did Hashem want the people to pick (between life and death)?
Life.
Who was the covenant between?
Hashem and the people of Israel.
If the people made mistakes, what could they do?
Where does the Torah say the mitzvot are found?
In our mouth and heart.
True or false: Only the adults stood before Hashem.
False
Choosing life means following what?
Torah and Hashem's commandments.
Was this covenant just for the people alive at that time?
No, it was also for future generations.
What does Hashem promise if the people return to Him?
He will gather them back and bless them.
Why is the Torah not too difficult for us?
Because Hashem made it possible for everyone to follow.
Who else was included besides the Israelites themselves?
Future generations
What happens if then people choose to ignore Hashem?
They will lose the blessings of the land.
What did the covenant remind the people of?
Hashem saved them from Egypt and cares for them.
Where does Hashem say He will gather the people from?
From all nations (all over the world).
What should we do with the words of the Torah?
Study them and live by them.
What lesson do we learn from everyone standing together?
Every person is important in the community.
What lesson do we learn about choices today?
Our choices shape our lives.
Why is keeping the covenant important?
It brings blessings and closeness to Hashem.
What lesson does Teshuvah teach us today?
It's never too late to fix our mistakes.
What lesson do we learn about the Torah in this Parsha?
It belongs to all of us and we can all keep it.