October 10, 2025
A PEEK AT THE PARSHA
Parshat V’zot Habracha is the last parsha in the Torah. It tells the final words and brachot (blessings) that Moshe gave to Bnei Yisrael before he passed away. Moshe knew that he would not enter the Land of Israel, so he wanted to say special words to guide and inspire the Jewish people.
In this parsha, Moshe blesses each of the twelve shvatim (tribes) of Israel. Each tribe receives a unique bracha that matches its character and strengths. For example, he blesses Yosef’s children, Ephraim and Menashe, with success and protection, and he blesses Levi, the tribe of the
ONE BIG IDEA
Moshe gave each of the twelve shvatim a special personalize and unique bracha Moshe gave each shevet what they needed most and what made them special. Even though some blessings were different or sounded bigger than others, no shevet was jealous. Every tribe had its own important role in the family called Bnei Yisrael. Each person, and each tribe, is needed to make the whole family strong and complete. We can learn from this that everyone has a special job and gift, and we should be happy when others succeed, just like the tribes were. Hashem gave each of us something special too, and when we use it, we make the whole community better.
priests, with honor and closeness to Hashem. These blessings help the shvatim remember what is most important about them and the role they have in serving Hashem.
Moshe also reminds Bnei Yisrael to always follow the Torah and do what is right in Hashem’s eyes. He tells them that if they are careful to follow the mitzvot, Hashem will protect them, give them peace, and help them succeed in the Land of Israel.
After Moshe blesses the shvatim, he climbs Mount Nebo, where Hashem shows him the whole Land of Israel. Moshe sees the mountains, rivers, and cities, but he knows he will not enter. Even though Moshe will not go into the land himself, he dies as a great leader who guided Bnei Yisrael safely for forty years in the desert.
Finally, the parsha tells us about Moshe’s death. Bnei Yisrael mourn him for thirty days, and then Yehoshua becomes their new leader. Moshe’s life teaches us the importance of leadership, following Hashem, and blessing others.
TIMES - םינמז
Candle-lighting: 6:05pm
Havdalah: 6:59pm
CHECKLIST
To be filled out after shabbat and brought to school
I called ________________________ to wish them a “Shabbat Shalom”
I went to ________________ shul (synagogue)
I did the Shabbat mitzvah of_______________
________ Hadlakat Nerot/Kiddush/Hamotzi/ Birkat Hamazon
I sang zemirot/songs
I wore __________________ in honor of Shabbat
To prepare my home for shabbat, I set the table/ cleaned my room/took a shower/took a bath
Full Name: ______________________________
Class: __________________________________
Parent Signature: _________________________
UPCOMING
EVENTS & BIRTHDAYS
10/13-10/15
Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Hoshana Rabbah
Shemini Atzeret
Simchat Torah No School
Happy Birthday to:
10/13 Hank Dweck (3)
10/15 Jonah Sofer (2) 10/16 Neomi Gilman (1)