Devarim and Tisha B’Av: The Date of Moshe’s Death

Posted by Michael Hattin on July 15, 2018
Topics: Biblical Personalities, Pardes from Jerusalem, Devarim, Tisha B'av, Devarim (Deuteronomy), Moshe

Parshat Devarim is always read on the Shabbat preceding the 9th of Av.  In this podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin discusses the chronology associated with Moshe’s final words to the people. He also examines how the tradition of Moshe’s date of death complements a surprising theme associated with the 9th of Av.

Credits:
Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant
Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

About Michael Hattin

Michael teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. He holds a professional degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto and rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He teaches Chumash and Prophets as well as Halakha at the Pardes Institute. You can find books written by Michael by clicking here For many years Michael authored the weekly online publications Introduction to Parasha and Lessons on Prophets for the Virtual Beit Midrash of Yeshivat Har Etzion, reaching a combined readership of several thousand. Click here to read more.

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