Vayalech

1. The parasha begins with "you are standing today"
a. The Torah is timeless. it is as real for us as for them 3000+ YEARS AGO
b. its a reminder of the key of "LIVE NOW'. This is the day the Lord has made.
2. When I was a kid, my father Z'L, would put his hands on me and say "hazak veematz" be strong and of good courage. That expression comes from this parasha, both used in plural for Israel and individually for Joshua, who is to take over for Moses.

Question to ponder-who are the people who were not there? Too busy shopping to receive the Torah?

Hzak Veematz!!!
Shabbat shalom