In Parshat Vayelech Moshe prepares the Jewish people for life without him. At 120 years old, Moshe announces that Yehoshua will lead the Jewish nation into the Land of Israel. We learn about the mitzvah of Hakhel, when men, women, and children gather once every seven years on Sukkot to hear the Torah read aloud. Moshe also writes the first Torah scroll and places it beside the Ark, so that it will serve as a witness forever. Finally, God commands Moshe to teach the people the Song of Ha’azinu, a timeless reminder for future generations.

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