
Same Story, Different Message
Parashat Bo The two prophets, Yirmiyahu and Yechezkel, were contemporaries of each other, active before and after the destruction of Bayit Rishon, the First Temple.
Parashat Bo The two prophets, Yirmiyahu and Yechezkel, were contemporaries of each other, active before and after the destruction of Bayit Rishon, the First Temple.
Parshat Vaera The navi Yechezkel, whose prophecy makes up our haftarah this week, served the Jewish community in Bavel both before and after the destruction
Parshat Shemot When commenting on this week’s haftarah over these past years, we have searched for a logical connection to the parsha. After all, the
Parshat Vayechi The 12 pesukim from Sefer Melachim I that make up this week’s haftarah contain within them much to ponder and much from which
Parshat Vayigash This week’s parsha of Vayigash marks the climax of the Yosef story. The saga that monopolized our attention with its various twists and
Parashat Miketz-Rosh Chodesh-Chanukah On this Shabbat we are granted the unique opportunity to read from three separate sifrei Torah as we mark Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh
Parshat Vayeishev The navi Amos, a simple herdsman sent by Hashem to deliver words of condemnation to the northern kingdom of Yisrael, begins his address
Parshat Vayishlach The 21 pesukim that make up our haftarah this week make up the entire Sefer Ovadya as well, a book found in Trei
Parshat Vayeitzei The parsha of Vayeitzei is replete with significant events and with messages for future generations. Jacob’s dream of the ladder extending from earth
Parshat Toldot The navi Malachi, whose words echo in today’s haftarah, served the Jewish nation during the time of Bayit Shani and actually was the
Parshat Chayei Sarah The bulk of this morning’s haftarah focuses upon the rebellion of King David’s fourth son, Adoniya. Although the rebellion did not include
Parshat Vayera This week’s haftarah selection, taken from Sefer Melachim Bet, shares with us two stories of the miraculous deeds of the navi Elisha. As