Parashat Va-ethanan (ואתחנן) — Are Certain Parts of the Torah More Important Than Others?

July 19, 2013
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Parashat Va-ethanan (ואתחנן) — Are Certain Parts of the Torah More Important Than Others?

2013/5773 (Triennial III) — Are Certain Parts of the Torah More Important Than Others?

This week we read Parashat Va-ethanan which includes two of the most famous sections of the Torah — the Shema and the 10 Commandments. It is customary for the congregation to stand during the public reading of the 10 Commandments, yet this custom has been debated throughout rabbinic literature because standing for the 10 commandments seems to overemphasize their importance. During this week’s class, we will look at some of these rabbinic sources together as we explore whether or not it’s appropriate to emphasize certain sections of the Torah.  

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