There is something deeply meaningful about the fact that the last Shabbat of the year finds us reading two words that, at first glance, seem to contradict one another: Nitzavim — to stand; Vaielech — to walk. One speaks of remaining where we are. The other, of moving forward. Perhaps the life of a community consists precisely in learning when we need to do one and when we need to do the other. Moses gathers the people before a new chapter begins. “All of you are standing here