General Overview<\/strong>: Moses continues his pep talk to the Israelites, cautioning them not to fear the Canaanite armies for G\u2011d will wage battle for them. He also notifies them that their entry into the Land is not due to their own virtues \u2013 Moses reminds them of their many transgressions to emphasize this point \u2013 but rather, it is in the merit of the nation's Forefathers. The commandments of prayer and Grace After Meals are mentioned. The second part of the Shema is also found in this portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First Aliyah<\/a>: This section begins with a promise: if the Israelites observe G\u2011d<\/a>'s commandments, they will be blessed in a multitude of ways, including the obliteration of their Canaanite enemies. Moses enjoins the Israelites not to fear these enemies, for G\u2011d will miraculously deliver them into their hands. Moses instructs the Israelites to destroy all the idols and their accoutrements which they will find in Canaan. Moses then discusses their forty-year desert ordeal, and the many tests and miracles which accompanied them. Moses provides a description of many of the wonderful features of the Land of Israel, and the Israelites are commanded to bless G\u2011d after they eat and are sated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Aliyah<\/a>: Moses admonishes the Israelites that the new-found fortune which will be their lot once they enter the Promised Land should not lead them to forget the One who provided them with the wealth. Such a blunder would lead to their destruction and ruin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Third Aliyah<\/a>: Moses tells the Israelites that they will inherit the Land of Israel not due to their own merits and righteousness, but because of the promise G\u2011d made to the Patriarchs. In fact, Moses reminds them of the many times they angered G\u2011d while in the desert, placing special emphasis on the sin of the Golden Calf, when G\u2011d would have annihilated the Israelites if not for Moses' successful intercession on their behalf. He also makes brief reference to the other times when the Israelites rebelled against G\u2011d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fourth Aliyah<\/a>: Moses recounts how after the Golden Calf<\/a> debacle, G\u2011d commanded him to carve two new tablets upon which G\u2011d engraved the Ten Commandments, to replace the first set of tablets which Moses had shattered. At that time, G\u2011d also designated the Levites to be His holy servants, because of the devotion they demonstrated throughout the Golden Calf incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fifth Aliyah<\/a>: Moses charges the Israelites to love and fear G\u2011d, and to serve Him. He expounds on G\u2011d's greatness, and impresses on the Israelites their great fortune: that G\u2011d has chosen them to be His treasured nation. He again reminds them of the many miracles G\u2011d had performed on their behalf since they left Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sixth Aliyah<\/a>: Moses tells the Israelites that the land of Israel is constantly dependent upon G\u2011d for irrigating rains, and that the land is constantly under G\u2011d's watchful eyes. We then read the second paragraph of the Shema<\/a> prayer. In this section we are admonished to observe G\u2011d's commandments, which will cause G\u2011d to supply bountiful rainfall and harvests. Non-observance will lead to exile. We are commanded regarding prayer, tefillin<\/em>, mezuzah<\/em>, and teaching Torah to our children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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