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Ki Tavo | The Power of Mikra Bikkurim and Vidui Ma'asrot, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom

The final two Mitzvot in Moshe's presentation of the Law (נאום המצוות) are the "Bikkurim Declaration" and the "Ma'asrot Confession". Immediately after this, the multi-tiered covenant in Moav begins. In earlier shiurim, I have proposed that the נאום המצוות is Moshe's explication, in order, of the עשרת הדברות - and these two recitations are then the explanation and expansion on the last דברות - the prohibition of coveting that which is not ours. We explore how the subtleties of each recitation help develop an awareness and attitude that promotes satisfaction and avoids desiring that which is not ours.

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