It's the month of Elul, the begining of the end of the year! This week we continue the last book in our Torah cycle: Devarim. This weeks portion, is Nitzavim; which means "you are standing". This week's Parsha 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. Isn't that GREAT news! This weeks activity is about Standing on HIS Promises, if you have ever wondered what promises G-D has given; this one's for you. Ask for permission to download and print the lesson and activity for the week and learn about the promises of G-D. (links are below attached to the cartoons of children.)