Parashat Ki Tavo 5785 | The Secret of Joy

What is the recipe for joy? The Torah portion of Ki Tavo begins with the uplifting experience of the first fruits offering in the Holy Temple —and continues with the darkness of the 'Tochacha,' the verses that detail the frightening 'curses' that befall a people who abandon their covenant. The stark verses are difficult to digest, especially for a generation that has already suffered so much…but at the very center of these lines lies the greatest gift that God gives us…the secret of immutable joy. The Torah portion of Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26 : 1 - 29 : 8) is read on Shabbat, 20 Elul 5785 - September 13, 2025. Original music composed and performed by David Schommer and Dave Eggar Lovingly Recorded in Ora Studios, Jerusalem Israel _________ Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, Inc., a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow: PayPal: infojerusalemlights@gmail.com or: https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?locale.x=en_US In the USA: Jerusalem Lights Inc. Post Office Box 16886 Lubbock Texas 79490 In Israel: Tel. 972 54 7000395 Mail: PO Box 23808, Jerusalem Israel Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.rabbirichman.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jerusalemlightsrabbichaimrichman Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiChaimRichman https://www.facebook.com/groups/282440396475839