by Elisha Guberman | Aug 14, 2025 | Eikev, Elisha Guberman, Weekly Parsha
In Parshat Ekev, Moshe Rabbeinu describes the Land of Israel as a place of blessing — “a land of wheat, barley, vines, figs, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and date honey” (Devarim 8:8). These Shiv’at haminim are more than a shopping list — they are reminders...
by Elisha Guberman | Aug 22, 2024 | Eikev, Elisha Guberman, Weekly Parsha
In Parshat Ekev, Moshe continues to exhort Bnei Israel to follow Hashem’s commandments as they prepare to enter the Land of Israel. One key Pasuk in this parsha is (Devarim 8:10) “You will eat and be satisfied, and you shall bless Hashem your God for the good...
by Danielle Altonaga | Aug 18, 2022 | Danielle Altonaga, Eikev, Weekly Parsha
Hustle Culture – n. “Also known as burnout culture and grind culture, hustle culture refers to the mentality that one must work all day every day in pursuit of their professional goals.”Monster.com Hustle culture glorifies making work the center of one’s life....
by Rabbi Altonaga | Jul 30, 2021 | Eikev, Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
I started talking to people again recently. I suppose I never stopped talking to people digitally, and there were a few people I spoke to in person during all the lock-downs, but multiple in person conversations a day is really novel to me right now. As...
by Rabbi Altonaga | Aug 7, 2020 | Eikev, Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
Are you a good person? I mean, obviously you are. You are reading Rabbi A’s blog, so that alone means you are among the best. Zero trace of bias here. Well, good news! In this week’s parsha, God guarantees rewards for all the good people! God...
