Themes in Deuteronomy

Interesting reflection this week on the overall themes of Deuteronomy:

Power Differentials

Relation of those with more power to those without power.

Relation of the strong vs the weak

Relation of the rich vs the poor

Relation of man vs animals


And

Self Restraint

Look at others and the world around you

Go beyond the "I want" and empathize with others

Respect for life and compassion for others

Summary of Deuteronomy Themes

We are reading Deuteronomy 21
here is a 'summary':
Ki Tetze Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19

There are seventy-two commandments in Ki Tetze, the largest number in any Torah portion. Topics covered include marriage and divorce, defiant children, fair weights and measures and charity for the poor. At the end of the sidra we are instructed to "blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven."


Here is a good commentary:
Reflection of Ki Tetze

After reading this one I am REALLY looking forward to the next few weeks in Torah Study (too bad I am going to miss 2 while I am away)