Chumash Classes: Ki Tavo

An introduction to the portion. Also an introduction to the mitzvah of Bikkurim, first fruits, that a land owner brings from the 7 species of produce that the land of Israel is praised for up to the Temple. (Ch. 26 verses 1 & 2)

The beginning of the ritual of Bikkuirm, first fruits which the farmer would bring to the Temple and what he would recite.

Continuation of the the ritual of Bikurim, " First fruits" that was brought by the farmer to the Temple. (Ch. 26 verses 7 - 12)

Continuing with the liturgy that the farmer recites when he brings his Bikurim, first fruits to the Temple. (Ch. 26 verses 13 - 16)

Moshe finishes his instruction about the first fruits that were brought to the Temple on Shavuot. (Ch. 26 verses 17 - 19) (Ch. 27 verses 1 & 2) The Chapter begins with the written stones.

Moshe instructs the nation that when they cross the Jordan, they should write the Torah on 12 stones and cover them with plaster. these stones would serve as a sort of Mezuzah that would protect the land. 6 tribes would stand on each of the mountains, of Greezim and Evel, with the Cohanim and Levim in the valley calling out the blessings and the curses. (Ch. 27 verses 3 - 14)

The 11 curses that were said when the nation entered the land and stood on the the two mountains, of Gerizim and Evel. (Ch. 27 verses 15 - 26)

The blessings for observing G-d's commandments! (Ch. 28 verses 1 - 4)

A continuation of the blessings that G-d would bestow upon the people if they walk in His ways. (Ch. 28 verses 5 - 12)

The end of the blessings and begining the admonitions. (Ch. 28 Verses 13 - 23)

A continuation of the admonitions/curses given over to the Jewish nation by Moshe before he died! (Ch.28 verses 24 - 48)