Passing of Moses

G‑d commanded Moses to wage battle against the Midianites, after which he would pass away. But when it came time for Moses to forward the commandment to the Jewish people, the instruction went through some editing . . .

The link to heaven seemed to pass away with Moses; from here on, the people would have to rely on their own analyses . . .

End of The Desert Journey, Installation of Joshua, Moses’ Farewell, Moses’ Death

Moses was born in Egypt on the 7th of Adar of the year 2368 from creation (1393 BCE) and passed away on his 120th birthday -- Adar 7, 2488 (1273 BCE) Links: A brief biography The Birth of a Leader The Head Moses Disappears More on Moses

We really should not have to die at all, despite Adam's sin. And G-d, so to speak, is sensitive to this. It "embarrasses" Him...

Why Moses died on his birthday.

Why were we given the command to gather every seven years right when Moses was about to pass away?

G‑d instructed Moses to ascend the mountain “in the middle of the day,” making it clear that they had no power over what would happen.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

Parshat V’zot HaBerachah has two focuses: the blessing that Moses bestows on Israel before his death and the account of his death.