But how do we do this? Over 100,000 Hindi translations of English words and phrases. Our ancestors could not “plan” to forget 50 or 100 sheaves per harvest to provide that much more for the need to their communities. Don’t forget to remember. The second text says that we should both “remember what Amalek did” to us and “blot out the memory of Amalek.” Are these conflicting instructions? On Passover we remember the time: we were freed at midnight; the consciousness: we are told that each of us should feel as if he or she were freed from slavery in Egypt; and even the menu: we eat specific foods at the seder meal. However after many years, the Lord changed my mindset, in particular regarding reaching my ideal weight. Good! I am better now. Thank you so much for sharing your words. The first text states that if you leave what you’ve forgotten for the stranger, the orphan, and the widow, God will “bless you in all your undertakings.” What do you think this blessing entails? Your story. What is the connection between the passages from Deuteronomy 24 and 25? I am so grateful for wisdom and experience from someone who has walked through the terrain out of Egypt and touched ground in the promise land! But not just that. See also 6:21; 15:15; 16:12; 24:17, 22).”. According to sleep experts, the reason why you don't have dreams could have two different answers. Do not forget! “Only be careful,” Moses warns, “and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Another theme looms large as well: Remember what God has done for you. You never want to forget about Him. (Mark does not forget. It saddens me to admit that I’ve been the Kid in the Car at times on the way to some of God’s promises! That’s what biblical remembering looks like. I define “fear of the Lord” as reverencing, honoring, and respecting the Lord enough to do what He says. Actively, earnestly, deliberately reflecting on God and thinking carefully about what he’s said and done. After a couple of hours in the car, she starts imagining the worst of her father: “I’ll bet he doesn’t even know where he’s going!”, They stop along the way to have a meal. (Deuteronomy 24:10–25:16). “Only be careful,” Moses warns, “and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Five books of story, law, and poetry divided into 54 weekly portions. Do you think that God needs a reminder “on our behalf?”. The child gets in the car but after a few miles, she starts asking, “Are we there yet?”. But this is not so. In The Book of Letters, Rabbi Kushner links the themes of memory and redemption. What are some of the other reasons we sound the shofar on Rosh Hashanah? As usual uplifting and inspiring! (Exodus 20:8–11), Rabbi Abahu said: Why do we blow on a ram’s horn? 1. Why or why not? Thank you for sharing! Copyright © 2002-2020 My Jewish Learning. He and his wife, Debbie, have two grown daughters and two grandchildren.