The Same Reward
Sending away the mother bird — a mitzvah costing nothing — carries the same stated reward as honoring parents: long life. The Torah deliberately hides which mitzvos are "worth more."
Devarim 22:7; Chullin 142a
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Divrei Torah on Parshas Ki Seitzei
Looking for a Dvar Torah on Parshas Ki Seitzei? This permanent library brings together the Torah For The Table selections for Parshas Ki Seitzei 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 Seitzei Divrei Torah at a Glance
The Torah For The Table archive currently includes 20 selections for Parshas Ki Seitzei across 1 Jewish year. Use the year collections below to browse earlier material, or choose an individual Dvar Torah to preview and print.
Adults: 13Children: 3Families: 4Short Vorts: 3Essays: 11Stories: 5Questions & Answers: 1
Parshas Ki Seitzei Collections by Year
Brief Insights on Parshas Ki Seitzei
Quick Torah thoughts that can be shared at the Shabbos table.
Build a Fence
"Make a parapet for your roof." Safety is a mitzvah, not merely common sense. Foreseeable harm you failed to prevent is counted as blood on your house.
Devarim 22:8
Honest Weights
The parsha ends with accurate weights and then Amalek. Rashi links them: dishonest business invites the enemy. Integrity in commerce is national defense.
Rashi, Devarim 25:17
Printable Divrei Torah for Parshas Ki Seitzei
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The Weekly Dvar
Adults · Short Vorts · 2 pages · 5786
This publication provides a collection of short articles, stories, halacha, and weekly tidbits, offering insights and lessons from Jewish tradition applicable to daily life.
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.
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.
Torah Sweets
Families · Short Vorts · 4 pages · 5786
This publication offers a variety of Torah insights, including a deep dive into Ramchal's work, practical Halacha, and inspirational short stories, all aimed at enhancing Jewish family life.
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.
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 · 6 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.
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.
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.
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.
Timely Torah Insights
Adults · Essays · 2 pages · 5786
This publication provides in-depth analyses of Halachic topics and broader Torah concepts, offering insights into Jewish law and thought with references to classical commentaries.
Mi Ka'amcha Yisroel
Adults · Essays · 3 pages · 5786
This publication uses parsha insights to discuss communication and positive speech, illustrating its points with a story about President Truman.
Torah Tavlin
Adults · Essays · 2 pages · 5786
This publication offers a variety of Torah insights, including Halacha, short explanations of the weekly Parsha, ethical teachings from Chazal, and contemporary stories.
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.
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.
Toras Avigdor
Adults · Essays · 12 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.
Torah From Ashdod
Adults · Essays · 2 pages · 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.
In the Margins
Adults · Essays · 1 page · 5786
This publication provides classic commentary from mefarshim on a specific Torah verse, offering different interpretations and discussion points for practical application.
Stories for the Shabbos Table
Adults · Stories · 3 pages · 5786
Explores three mitzvos from Parshas Ki Teitzei through narrative accounts, connecting them to broader themes and historical impacts.
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.
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