Category: Tanakh

Guiding Questions: Isaiah 3

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December 18, 2024 Isaiah Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: Isaiah 2

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December 5, 2024 Isaiah Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: Isaiah 1

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December 5, 2024 Isaiah Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Vayechi

Haftarah for Vayechi

The parashah and haftarah both focus on a leader’s nearing death (Jacob and David) and their final pronouncements to their sons.
December 1, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Va-yiggash

Haftarah for Va-yiggash

The haftarah connects to the parashah through the reconciliation of the twelve brothers and the prophecy of a reunited Israel.
December 1, 2024 Ezekiel Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Vayetzei (Ashkenazi Custom)

Haftarah For Vayetzei (Ashkenazi Custom)

The haftarah connects to the parashah by linking Jacob’s guarding of sheep to God’s care for Israel, first for Jacob and then to Bnei Israel. ...
December 1, 2024 Hosea Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Miketz

Haftarah for Miketz

The parashah and haftarah relate through Pharaoh’s and Solomon’s dreams, and the divine wisdom of both Joseph and Solomon.
December 1, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Va-yeishev

Haftarah for Va-yeishev

The haftarah connects to the parashah by condemning unjust practices, emphasizing the stories of Judah and Tamar, and Joseph’s sale.
December 1, 2024 Amos Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Va-yishlach

Haftarah for Va-yishlach

The haftarah connects to the parashah through Jacob and Esau in the early biblical period, and Israel and Edom in the later period.
December 1, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Obadiah
Haftarah for Vayetzei (Sefardic Custom)

Haftarah for Vayetzei (Sefardic Custom)

The haftarah follows Jacob’s journey, focusing on his struggles with Esau and the angel, tying back to Israel’s guile as mentioned in Hosea.
December 1, 2024 Hosea Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 25

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 24

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 23

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 22

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 21

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 20

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 19

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 18

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 17

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 16

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 15

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 14

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 13

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 12

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 11

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 10

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 9

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 8

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 7

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 6

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 5

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 4

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 3

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Kings 2

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November 26, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)
“Peace is Great!” A Challenging Jewish Teaching

“Peace is Great!”  A Challenging Jewish Teaching

Achieving true peace here on earth is a tremendous task which we can fully accomplish only when we have God pushing us to do so.
November 24, 2024 Derekh Eretz Zuta Ideas

Guiding Questions: II Kings 1

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November 19, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 21

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November 19, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 20

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November 19, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 19

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November 19, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 18

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November 19, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Tol'dot

Haftarah for Tol’dot

The haftarah and parashah connect as Malachi highlights God’s love for Jacob and rejection of Esau, the ancestors of Israel and Edom.
November 15, 2024 Malachi Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 17

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 16

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 15

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 14

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 13

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 12

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 11

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 10

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 9

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November 13, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Hayyei Sarah

Haftarah for Hayyei Sarah

The parashah and haftarah both explore the theme of old age, offering two distinct visions of aging through the lives of Abraham and David.
November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)
Haftarah for Va-yera

Haftarah for Va-yera

Abraham’s hospitality at Mamre is met with a promise of a child, echoed in the haftarah, as Elisha rewards the woman of Shunem similarly.
November 12, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 8

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November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 7

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November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 6

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November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 5

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November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 4

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November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 3

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November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 2

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November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Kings 1

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November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 24

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 23

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 22

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 21

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 20

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 19

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 18

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 17

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 16

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 15

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 14

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 13

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 12

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 11

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 10

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 9

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 8

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November 6, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 7

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 6

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 5

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 4

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 3

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 2

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: II Samuel 1

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel II

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 31

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 30

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 29

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 28

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 27

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 26

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 25

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 24

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 23

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October 31, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I
Haftarah for Lekh L'kha

Haftarah for Lekh L’kha

God’s promise with Abraham in the parashah echoes in the haftarah, as the prophet assures exiled Israel of return and renewal.
October 31, 2024 Isaiah Neviim (Prophets)

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 22

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October 28, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 21

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October 28, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 20

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October 28, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 19

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October 28, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 18

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October 28, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

Guiding Questions: I Samuel 17

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October 28, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Samuel I

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