Devarim Weekly Portion, Camping too long & Sinai, דברים Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, 5786 לקו״ש חכ״ד ב׳

Why would G-d say, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain,” when the Jewish people camped at Sinai only because He told them to stay? That question opens a powerful lesson about growth, purpose, and the danger of staying in one place—even a holy place—for too long. Join Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz for a clear, deep study of the Devarim weekly Torah portion, דברים, for 5786. Based on Likutei Sichos, Volume 24, Devarim II, this class explores Moses’ words, Rashi’s question, and the Rebbe’s life-changing answer. The Jewish people did not waste their time at Sinai. They gained greatness there through Torah, the Mishkan, the menorah, and their bond with G-d. Yet that greatness had a goal: to give them the strength to move forward and bring holiness into the world. What if the place that helped you grow has become the place that blocks your next step? Why can comfort feel holy while still holding you back? What did Sinai give the Jewish people that made entering the Land possible? Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz explains these ideas in a warm, simple way that welcomes beginners and gives skilled learners much to think about. You will see why “camping too long” does not always mean wasted time