Therefore, take care to follow the commands, decrees and laws I give you today. If you pay attention to these laws and are careful to follow them, then the LORD your God will keep his covenant of love with you, as he swore to your ancestors. — Deuteronomy 7:11-12
Each week in synagogue, Jews read through the Torah from Genesis to Deuteronomy.The Torah portion for this week is Eikev, which means “Because,” from Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25.
When my husband and I were engaged, we decided to take a course at our synagogue on creating a healthy marriage and a faith-filled home. In one of the talks, the rabbi explained that, after meeting hundreds of couples over the years, he noticed a theme in good marriages that surprised him. It was never the big things that made or broke a marriage. It always came down to the small things.
Since 1983, various stories of destitute Jewish people, whose names and photos may have been changed for privacy and security have been used to bless Israel and her people. Through these retellings, generous friends like you have helped feed, clothe, and shelter as well as provide medical care and heating for tens of thousands of those who struggle greatly.
