How does it feel to “stand”, not alone, but with known and unknown others? Is this a reference to inclusiveness even in the face of the unknown?
Who does the stranger represent?
User Questions on Nitzavim
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Review your reactions to the text and allow the words to form a question. It might be something like, "what does it mean to stand?" or "why is ‘this day’ repeated so frequently?" When you’re ready, post your question here. Feel free to respond to questions from other participants by adding a comment.
How it Feels to Stand
rita | 09/27/2007
Meaning of instruction.
Steve | 09/23/2007What is meant by Instruction? The entire Torah and all its mitzvot or can i be selective about how i understand Instruction?
Conclusion
Nico | 09/23/2007“to enter into the covenant of the Lord your God, which the Lord your God is concluding with you this day”
The Torah seems to make things indefinite (a CONCLUDED agreement implies no room for negotiation), can the finalized covenant allow for and promote future development as well as maintaining a commitment to God?
why and where?
julia | 09/16/2007Why is the word sanction used? I think it has a negative connotation (penalty, obedience…)
Where are “those who are not with us”? Are they simply people not in attendance or are they the future Jewish population?
The Stranger
derech-shalee | 09/10/2007Who is the stranger within the camp? Is the stranger someone who has strayed from the values of the community or is it someone who is not part of klal Yisroel? Why is the stranger included in the verse with all the others who are standing, and not set apart?
Questions of place...
es | 09/04/2007What does it mean to not need to cross a sea or go up to heavens?
How can ‘it’ be on our lips or in our heart?
Big questions...
Janet | 09/04/2007What does it mean to stand together?
How do we understand our connections to eternity?