Carry the Basket Yourself
Bikkurim required the farmer to bring the first fruits personally and say the words aloud. Gratitude delegated to someone else stops being gratitude.
Devarim 26:1-11
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Divrei Torah on Parshas Ki Savo
Looking for a Dvar Torah on Parshas Ki Savo? This permanent library brings together the Torah For The Table selections for Parshas Ki Savo from every available year, including quick vorts, material for children and families, stories, printable Torah sheets and longer pieces for deeper learning. Choose an individual selection below to read more about it before opening or printing the PDF.
Parshas Ki Savo Divrei Torah at a Glance
The Torah For The Table archive currently includes 17 selections for Parshas Ki Savo across 1 Jewish year. Use the year collections below to browse earlier material, or choose an individual Dvar Torah to preview and print.
Adults: 10Children: 3Families: 4Essays: 9Stories: 6Short Vorts: 1Questions & Answers: 1
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Brief Insights on Parshas Ki Savo
Quick Torah thoughts that can be shared at the Shabbos table.
Because You Didn't Serve With Joy
The tochachah's stated cause is not sin but serving "without joy and gladness of heart." Doing the right thing bitterly is its own kind of failure.
Devarim 28:47
This Day
"Today Hashem commands you." Rashi: the mitzvos should feel brand new every day, as if given this morning. Familiarity is the quiet enemy of practice.
Rashi, Devarim 26:16
Printable Divrei Torah for Parshas Ki Savo
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Torah Wellsprings
Adults · Essays · 15 pages · 5786
This publication provides collected thoughts from Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, offering insights on Jewish law and philosophy, including discussions on tzedakah, emunah, and teshuvah, with stories and commentary from various sources.
Toras Avigdor Junior
Children · Stories · 2 pages · 5786
A children's publication explaining Jewish concepts through engaging stories and relatable characters, often featuring two main characters, Anshel and Joel, who explore different aspects of Jewish life.
Zera Shimshon
Adults · Essays · 2 pages · 5786
A publication featuring profound divrei Torah based on the teachings of Rav Shimshon Chaim Nachmani, offering insights into Torah passages and their relevance to contemporary life.
Sichos Yisroel
Adults · Essays · 4 pages · 5786
This publication explores the "shidduch crisis" in the Orthodox Jewish community, attributing it to ga'avah (arrogance) and the refusal to accept Hashem's will in finding a spouse, emphasizing the importance of humility and trust in divine providence over personal preferences.
The Sorts of Tidbits
Families · Short Vorts · 1 page · 5786
This publication provides a weekly summary of Jewish law and customs, including parsha insights, halachic guidelines, and reminders for upcoming events.
Torah From Ashdod
Adults · Essays · 1 page · 5786
This publication provides short divrei Torah, focusing on Mussar and ethical self-improvement, with a particular emphasis on the concept of free will and the importance of Torah study in guiding choices.
Toras Avigdor
Adults · Essays · 10 pages · 5786
This publication explores the topic of poverty through a Torah lens, discussing its causes, challenges, benefits, and the Jewish perspective on avoiding or coping with it, based on the teachings of Rav Avigdor Miller.
Zichron Avinoam
Adults · Essays · 1 page · 5786
This publication offers an essay on "connecting" with Hashem, delving into interpretations of Torah passages and the teachings of prominent rabbis like the Chofetz Chaim, Imrei Emes, and Rav Aaron Brafman.
Zera Emes
Adults · Essays · 2 pages · 5786
This publication provides short, concise Torah insights and stories, focusing on the legacy of great Jewish scholars and their contributions to Jewish life and law.
Lechteich
Adults · Essays · 2 pages · 5786
A Chafetz Chaim story about a pinch of snuff sharpens an Elul question: what are we really working for?
Mi Ka'amcha Yisroel
Adults · Stories · 3 pages · 5786
This publication uses parsha insights to discuss communication and positive speech, illustrating its points with a story about President Truman.
Stories for the Shabbos Table
Families · Stories · 3 pages · 5786
Three true stories — a king's basket, a wartime promise, a fox in the ruins — trace Ki Savo's arc from gratitude to consequence.
Parsha Questions & Answers
Children · Questions & Answers · 2 pages · 5786
This publication provides a list of questions and answers related to the weekly Torah portion, with each answer sourced directly from Rashi's commentary.
Pirchei Weekly
Children · Stories · 4 pages · 5786
This publication offers a collection of short Torah thoughts, Halacha, and stories focusing on ethical behavior and lessons from great Jewish leaders for a weekly read.
Parsha Potpourri
Adults · Essays · 3 pages · 5786
This publication offers an in-depth exploration of weekly Torah portions, blending traditional commentaries with contemporary insights and stories, and includes 'Parsha Points to Ponder' for further thought.
ArtScroll by the Shabbos Table
Families · Stories · 4 pages · 5786
This publication provides weekly Torah insights adapted from classic ArtScroll titles, offering short essays and stories that draw lessons from the weekly Torah portion and Jewish holidays.
Aderaba
Families · Stories · 2 pages · 5786
This publication presents real-life dilemmas and stories, prompting readers to consider halachic and ethical responses within a Jewish framework, often focusing on interpersonal relationships and positive thinking.
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