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Michelle Missaghieh

Michelle Missaghieh is Associate Rabbi at Temple Israel of Hollywood. She serves on the Executive Board of the Sandra Caplan Community Bet Din, the only pluralistic Bet Din (rabbinic court) in the United States and teaches adults and children alike in TIOH’s Day School, Nursery School and Religious School. She attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she graduated with honors in Women’s Studies and Judaic Studies, as well as Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Michelle can be reached at rmichelle@tioh.org.

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Ki Tavo

Parashat Ki Tavo includes a dramatic scene on two mountain tops. Moses tells the people that after they have traveled across the Jordan River, into the land of Israel, they are to divide themselves into two groups on the nearby peaks: On Mount Gerizim six tribes will stand as a list of blessings is recited. On Mount Ebal another six tribes will stand and hear a list of curses. Presumably, these blessings are incentives to follow the mitzvot, and the curses are a warning to those who don’t follow the commandments.

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Dvar Tzedek written by Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh of Temple Israel of Hollywood

Parashat Ki Tavo includes a dramatic scene on two mountain tops. Moses tells the people that after they have traveled across the Jordan River, into the land of Israel, they are to divide themselves into two groups on the nearby peaks: On Mount Gerizim six tribes will stand as a list of blessings is recited. On Mount Ebal another six tribes will stand and hear a list of curses.

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Ki Tavo

Parashat Ki Tavo includes a dramatic scene on two mountain tops. Moses tells the people that after they have traveled across the Jordan River, into the land of Israel, they are to divide themselves into two groups on the nearby peaks: On Mount Gerizim six tribes will stand as a list of blessings is recited. On Mount Ebal another six tribes will stand and hear a list of curses. Presumably, these blessings are incentives to follow the mitzvot, and the curses are a warning to those who don’t follow the commandments.

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