Highlighted entries are Halachah-related
HASHEM DESCENDS
In what sense did Hashem "descend" upon Har Sinai? Later (20:19), Hashem states that He spoke "from the heavens"!
ANOTHER WARNING
Why did Hashem warn that Yisrael might break their ranks and ascend the mountain - despite His prior warning?
Who were the "Kohanim" at this time? Why did they in particular need another warning?
What was Moshe's response, "You have already warned us;" and what was Hashem's rejoinder?
Where was Moshe positioned when Hashem began to speak the Aseres ha'Dibros?
HASHEM SPEAKS
Why is the Aseres ha'Dibros introduced with the Name Elokim, which implies Midas ha'Din?
READING OF THE ASERES HA'DIBROS
What is the rationale for the congregation to stand up during the public reading of the Aseres ha'Dibros? Is this a proper custom?
Why are there two different sets of Ta'amei ha'Mikra (Trup) for the Aseres ha'Dibros? When is each used?
THE ASERES HA'DIBROS
For our comments relating to the Ten Commandments, see the "Receiving the Torah" category below,
