Happy 250th Birthday America and Shalom yeladim! This week we are only a little more than a week until Yom Terruah and the new year, and are in the last portions of Devarim or "words". Most of the words spoken in this final book of Moshe would have been unnecessary if only the people of G-D would have been obedient the first time. Our portion this week is a double right before Yom Terruah, it is Nitzvim/Vayeillech words in Ivrit which translate as "standing & he went". The song of Moshe is contained within this weeks reading. Do you know it? This week's parsha "you are standing" begins with some of the most meaningful words in the Torah. In Deuteronomy 29:9-12: 9“You are standing today, all of you, before Adonai your God—the heads of your tribes, your elders, your officials, all the men of Israel, 10your children, your wives, and the outsider within your camp (from your woodchopper to your water carrier). 11Each of you is to cross over into the covenant of Adonai your God that He is cutting with you today, and into His oath. 12“This is in order to confirm you today as His people. So He will be your God, just as He promised you and just as He swore to your fathers—to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. I love these words because it places G-D's feelings for all people in the right perspective. He made a covenant not with the rich or powerful, not with the old and wise, not with the young and strong. He made His covenant with all Israel rich and poor, young and old, from the leadership to the woodchopper. No matter who you are G-D's covenant is exactly the same and equally applied. This weeks portion is a double portion with Nitzavim and Vayeilech, there is double the richness to be gleaned! Enjoy your inheiratance! If you would like to know more about your inherited blessings check out this weeks parasha reading, and also this weeks' activity. if you have ever wondered how to receive more of the blessings of G-D, this activity is for you! Be sure to get your parents permission before you download and print the lesson and activities for this week and learn about the way we can help others recognize that we are growing and maturing everyday (hint: this behavior leads to more freedom for us). (links are below attached to the cartoons of children.).