Parshas Ha'azinu for Kids
פרשת האזינו
Moshe's shirah - shamayim and earth called as witnesses, the story of a nation told as poetry, and a last look at the land from Har Nevo.
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What happens in Parshas Ha'azinu
Moshe Rabbeinu teaches Bnei Yisrael a shirah, a song, with Yehoshua at his side. He calls on the heavens and the earth to listen, and Rashi explains they were chosen as witnesses because they last forever. Moshe hopes his teaching will fall gently like rain and dew. The song tells the whole story of our nation: how Hashem found us in the desert and cared for us like an eagle that gently wakes its young and spreads its wings to carry them.
The song asks the children to turn to their parents and grandparents, who will tell them what happened long ago. Moshe reminds the people that the Torah is not an empty thing; it is our very life. On that same day Hashem tells Moshe to go up Har Nevo and see the land he will not enter. Haazinu is read around the Yamim Noraim, close to Yom Kippur.
Lessons and middos for children
Asking our elders
The shirah says to ask your father and your grandparents. We can ask them to share stories of our family.Gentle teaching
Moshe wanted his words to fall softly like dew. We can help others learn with patience and kindness.Hashem cares for us
Hashem carries us like an eagle carries its young. We can feel safe knowing Hashem watches over us.
Questions for the Shabbos table
- Why did Moshe call the heavens and the earth to be witnesses?
- How is Hashem like an eagle caring for its young?
- What is a story you would like to ask Zaidy or Bobby to tell you?
- How can you teach a younger brother or sister something gently?
How your child steps into the story
Your child stands among the listening crowd as Moshe Rabbeinu and Yehoshua sing the shirah, and then turns to ask an older relative about the journey from Mitzrayim. The story ends as the people prepare for Moshe's final brachos in Parshas Vezos HaBerachah.