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Moshe died in order to bring the generation of the desert into Israel. How are those connected? Through three steps, the Parashas Derachim explains the connection and also explains why we feel no special desire to worship idols but biblical generations did.

Does God take into account our future when judging us? Midrashim seem to disagree but the Parashas Derachim explains it all in a very optimistic view of life. SOURCES: Parashas Derachim, no. 4; Shemos Rabbah 5:16; Da’as Zekeinik, Shemos 5:4; Shemos Rabbah 3:4; Bereishis Rabbah 3:2; Shemos Rabbah 2:1; Shemos Rabbah 1:36; Megillah 6a

How did Ya’akov respond to an outrageous suggestion?

How do we define a full life?

This devar Torah was written by artificial intelligence, an AI chatbot

How much should a shul ask of its members?

What does the parashah teach us about identifying someone based on voice?

Did an unethical journalistic report kill Sarah? Maybe not but we have what to learn from her death about the dangers of citizen journalism

What can we do to prevent artificial intelligence from taking over the world?

What does artificial intelligence mean for the biblical work ethic?

Is it appropriate to reveal your flaws and foibles on social media?

Can you close a browser window that has God’s name in Hebrew on it? Sources: Rav Yitzchak Sorotzkin, Rinas Yitzchak, Devarim 27:3 Ein Yitzchak 1:5 Meishiv Davar 2:80 Minchas Chinuch 437:12 Shach, Yoreh De’ah 276:12 Rav Ovadiah Yosef (in his name) https://halachayomit.co.il/he/Default.aspx?HalachaID=1818&PageIndex=3 Rav Ya'akov Ariel https://www.toraland.org.il/%D7%A9%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%AA%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%91%D7%95%D7%AA/%D7%98%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%92%D7%99%D7%94-%D7%95%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%9B%D7%94/%D7%98%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%92%D7%99%D7%94-%D7%95%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%9B%D7%94-%D7%9C%D7%A4%D7%A0%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9F/%D7%A9%D7%9D-%D7%94-%D7%91%D7%9E%D7%97%D7%A9%D7%91/

You can stop viewing inappropriate images and videos online. You have the ability to do so.

Does a rebbe have to go to a city of refuge with his student in the age of Zoom?

The message of kosher slaughter in Israel

Humility and the fleeting nature of our possessions

Two types of commandments teach us about two ways to utilize technology

What we can learn from Moshe regarding calling someone out on social media

This week we begin a new cycle with a new name and focus. This year we will be looking at insights into the weekly Torah portion regarding how to use technology more properly and more effectively

Last week, we finished the full cycle of the Parashah. We will take a break until Parashas Devarim, when we will return with a new format and a new name. You can find Divrei Torah on the parashah in past podcasts throughout the prior year.