Tag Archives: Ekev
Conversations With My Companion
Question: I spent quite a bit of time praying for someone who was very ill. Many people came together to pray for this person yet she unfortunately passed away. How can we say then that a prayer is never unanswered? … Continue reading
Ekev: Do Not Forsake Your Father’s Torah
These concepts are related to this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Eikev. Eikev literally means “heel,” and refers to ikvesa diMeshicha, (Or HaTorah, the beginning of Parshas Eikev.) the time when Mashiach’s approaching footsteps can be heard. Moreover, the connection between … Continue reading
Eikev: Blessing God
In this week’s reading (Eikev), the Torah warns us that after the people enter Israel, they may be prone to think only about their own accomplishments, and forget the source of all blessings: “and you become haughty, and forget HaShem … Continue reading
Eikev: Bringing the Moshiach
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. -Genesis 3:15 Because (eikev) you listen to these laws and safeguard and keep … Continue reading
