SHOFTIM: Establishing local courts • Penalties for idolatry • The Sanhedrin • The laws of Kings • Levi’im to receive no portion in the land, as Hashem is their portion • A Kohen or Levi's right to serve in the Beis Hamikdash at all times • Do not engage in sorcery like the gentiles; Hashem has granted you access to prophecy • Laws of witnesses • Preparation and laws of war • Take captives only from distant cities • See Taryag Weekly for the various mitzvos.
Haftarah
The Haftarah (Yeshaya 51:12-52:12) brings Hashem’s promise that “I myself will bring you consolation”, which will occur at the final redemption. Although the time of the arrival of Mashiach is unknown, it is a fact that he will arrive. Belief in this tenet brings a measure of consolation and spurs one to anticipate Mashiach’s arrival, and the salvation and relief that the redemption will bring.
The first opportunity for Kiddush Levana is Motzaei Shabbos, August 19th. The final opportunity is Wednesday night, August 30th.
Pirkei Avos: Chapter 6.
Daf Yomi - Friday: Bavli: Kiddushin 5 • Yerushalmi: Kilayim 34 • Mishnah Yomis: Rosh Hashanah 2:7-8 • Oraysa: Rosh Hashanah 30a & 30b. The siyum on Masechta Rosh Hashanah is this Monday, Mazal Tov! Next is Masechta Yoma.
