In Eretz Yisrael, farmers bring בִּכּוּרִים (bikkurim, first crops) to Yerushalayim. They say a special declaration, thanking God for freeing us from Egypt. This declaration is famous because it’s a central part of the Pesah Haggadah!
Farmers also give מַעֲשֵׂר (maaser, a tithe) from their crops, to members of the tribe of Levi and to other people who need it, like strangers, widows, and orphans. There’s also a declaration for this occasion.
After they cross the Jordan River, Benei Yisrael are supposed to inscribe the words of the Torah on stones. There will be a ceremony on two mountains. The leaders will announce blessings and curses, and everyone will respond, “Amen!”
If Benei Yisrael follow God, they will be raised high. But if they do not follow God, curses could come their way, and they will be brought low. Like the curses in Behukotai, this section is called the תּוֹכֵחָה (tokhehah, rebuke).
Benei Yisrael have experienced amazing miracles since being saved from מִצְרַיִם (Mitzrayim, Egypt). Even after 40 years in the desert, their clothes and shoes haven’t worn out.
