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Ki Tavo כי תבוא

September 15, 2022
By Talia Sabach & Lior Sulema

Ki Tavo means “when you enter.” In this parasha Moshe continues to teach B'nei Yisrael all the laws and the mitzvot they should follow when they enter the Land of Israel.

Moshe tells the People that when they enter the Land, they are to bring the first fruits of their harvest as a donation to the Kohen and the Beit Hamikdash. He also tells the people to give a tenth of what they earn to the poor, the orphaned, and the widowed. By giving the first fruits to the Kohen and 10 percent of what they earn to people in need, we show our appreciation to Hashem for the blessings He has given us.

Parashat Ki Tavo concludes with Hashem telling us that if we keep the mitzvot we will be blessed. One of the more famous blessings is “Baruch Atah Ba’ir - Baruch Atah Basadeh” - “you will be blessed in the city and you will be blessed in the field.” Hashem is teaching us that it doesn’t matter who you are, or where you are from, because if you keep the mitzvot in the Torah, anyone can receive God’s blessing.

This parsha tells us how important it is to care for those around us who need help. Hashem tells us that we should be generous and sensitive to people in need because our ancestors were once slaves in Egypt who were also really hungry and cried out to Hashem for help. Since we know what it means to be hungry, we can't ignore the poor, the orphaned, the widowed, or anyone who may need our help.

In my own life I remember a few years ago going with my family and preparing Rosh Hashana baskets for older people, and the sick.  When we delivered the basket I could see the happiness and joy shining on their faces. It made me feel proud and happy to be helping others.

In the future I look forward to being in the fifth grade Mitzvah Club. I want to be in the Mitzvah Club because there I am able to assist many people who are having a hard time suffering from low food supplies, loneliness, or who just need help.

If I am in the Mitzvah Club maybe I can set an example to others that you should always help people that are less fortunate than you.

In my own life I try to assist people who may need my help. One time I was at camp and one of my bunkmates was homesick. I was trying to help her by comforting her and saying “the less you think about it, the more time will pass by, and the sooner you'll see your parents!” That really helped her. I am very happy that I did that, and it makes me feel good inside.

In the future I also look forward to being in the fifth grade Mitzvah Club. I want to help the poor and the elderly of our community to be happy.  I want to be in the Mitzvah Club because it makes me feel proud that I am helping people who really need help. I hope the next year’s fifth graders and all the fifth graders after them will also want to join and help people who need our help.

Being in the Mitzvah Club helps me to be very grateful for my family, friends, and home.

Thank you, and Shabbat Shalom!