From chabad.org and ou.org: This Aliya begins with the first section
of the Shema prayer. This paragraph contains the fundamental mitzvot of
belief in G‑d's unity, love of G‑d, tefillin, mezuzah, and Torah study
(see previous blog for more color on this). The section continues with
G‑d's promise to give the Israelites a land filled with bounty and
spoils. Moshe admonishes the people to never forget the Creator who
provided them with this wealth. Moshe instructs the nation what to
respond to their children who might inquire why they observe all the
commandments: "We were slaves in Egypt, and G‑d took us out in order
that we serve Him, so that we could reap the rewards for doing so."
The
Mitzvah (commandment) of learning and teaching Torah can be fulfilled
with one's head/intellect. Tell someone a Dvar Torah and you both have
fulfilled the same Mitzvah. But, tell that same Dvar Torah in an
animated way that shows love of G-d and that ignites the emotion of the
listener, so that he not only adds to his knowledge of Torah, but his
excitement and enthusiasm for Torah and Mitzvot has increased, then you
have fulfilled an additional Mitzvah of "V'ahavta", to love G-d with all
your heart. (Sefer HaChareidim)
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