Ki Tetze

Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 * Isaiah 54:1-10 * Luke 23:1-25

  1. What does Torah mean by “go out”? (Deuteronomy 21:10)
  2. Why is Ki Tetze read during the month of Elul?
  3. What does the Torah mean by “capture its captivity”? (Deuteronomy 21:10)
  4. Why the presence of a “beautiful woman” in the midst of war? (Deuteronomy 21:11)
  5. When the Torah permit marrying the woman captive? (Deuteronomy 21:11-14)
  6. What is the portion to be inherited by the first-born son?
  7. What is meant by a son that is “stubborn” and “rebellious”? (Deuteronomy 21:18)
  8. What must be done if one finds a lost article?
  9. Why is a man not permitted to wear clothing designed for women and vice versa? (Deuteronomy 22:5
  10. Why does the Holy One command fencing on the roof of our house?
  11. Why does the Holy One command to guard themselves physically and spiritually in times of war?
  12. Why such and emphasis on holiness in times of war?
  13. Why does the Holy One command not to return a rescued servant to his master?
  14. In the Haftarah, Who is the “barren woman” to whom Isaiah is speaking?
  15. In the Haftarah, why is the barren woman to sing“, “burst into song“, and “shout for joy“?

Amidah Prayer, The 3rd Petition: Forgiveness

Forgive us, Our Father, for we have sinned.

Pardon us, Our King, for we have done wrong.

Pardon and forgive.

Blessed are You, O Holy One, Who graciously forgives.