The Reaction

Deuteronomy 32:19-27

In his usual gestalt style R. Yoshi encouraged the class to step back and look at the broader picture of this climatic part of the poem as it fits in the whole.

The beginning of the poem invited us to pay attention.
Then there was a review of what the history of our relationship with God was all about and all the good things that were done for us.
Next is a vivid description of our disloyalties to God followed by the turning point that shows the ‘deservedly harsh’ reaction to our disloyalty.

God “Hid His Face”!


A book reference here: The Hidden Face of God
by Richard E. Friedman (Author)
Good article LINK:


Interesting intersection here regarding the mention of women:
“God spurns the sons and daughters”

The discussion continued with the question “is God responsible for what happens in modern history?”

Nevertheless it is clear that the REAL sin here is IDOLATRY.

Therefore next Torah Study session we will explore what this sin is really all about both then and now! AND HOW did idolatry become “The Sin”?