#163 | Devarim ch.9 - Criticism and Advocacy

From The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel by R Alex Israel.

• Published: Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:32:01 GMT
• Duration: 00:09:21
• Books: Deuteronomy
• Parsha: Devarim
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Moses addresses the possibility that Israel will see themselves as virtuous, self-righteous and conceited as a result of their entry to the land. He warns the people of their tendency to reject God's teachings and regulations and reminds them that the land of Israel is a challenge, not a perk.