Tag: Haftarah

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.

Etz Hayim Humash December 1, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

Haftarah for Va-yiggash

The haftarah connects to the parashah through the reconciliation of the twelve brothers and the prophecy of a reunited Israel.

Etz Hayim Humash December 1, 2024 Ezekiel Neviim (Prophets)

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. ...

Etz Hayim Humash December 1, 2024 Hosea Neviim (Prophets)

Haftarah for Miketz

The parashah and haftarah relate through Pharaoh’s and Solomon’s dreams, and the divine wisdom of both Joseph and Solomon.

Etz Hayim Humash December 1, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

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.

Etz Hayim Humash December 1, 2024 Amos Neviim (Prophets)

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.

Etz Hayim Humash December 1, 2024 Neviim (Prophets) Obadiah

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.

Etz Hayim Humash December 1, 2024 Hosea Neviim (Prophets)

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.

Etz Hayim Humash November 15, 2024 Malachi Neviim (Prophets)

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.

Etz Hayim Humash November 12, 2024 Kings I Neviim (Prophets)

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.

Etz Hayim Humash November 12, 2024 Kings II Neviim (Prophets)

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.

Etz Hayim Humash October 31, 2024 Isaiah Neviim (Prophets)

Haftarah for No-aḥ

Both the haftarah and parashah reference the Flood. Isaiah invokes God’s oath to show God's promise of renewed loyalty to God's people.

Etz Hayim Humash October 21, 2024 Isaiah Neviim (Prophets)

Pesaj en la Sinagoga

Hay servicios vespertinos y matutinos en Pesaj, como en todos los festivales, con algunos cambios litúrgicos.

Masorti Olami, The Rabbi Reuven Hammer Institute for Masorti Jewish Learning April 11, 2024 Holidays How to observe Passover

Pessah à la synagogue

Il y a des offices du soir et du matin à Pessah, comme pour toutes les fêtes, avec quelques changements liturgiques.

Masorti Olami, The Rabbi Reuven Hammer Institute for Masorti Jewish Learning April 11, 2024 Holidays How to observe Passover

Bar, Bat and B. Mitzvah – Where did it Come From and Where is it Going?

B'nei Mitzvah are one of today’s best known Jewish milestones, marking coming of age as an “adult” and responsibility for one’s own actions.

Rabbi Miriam C. Berkowitz May 1, 2023 B-Mitzvah Lifecycles

Sukkot in the Synagogue

On the mornings of Sukkot, Shacharit and Musaf follow the standard festival format. The lulav and etrog should be shaken.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas October 28, 2022 High Holidays Holidays

Intermediate Days of Sukkot

The intermediate days of Sukkot, the weekdays, combine some features of festival days and normal weekdays to create wholly unique day.

Rabbi Alan Lucas, The Observant Life (Book) October 28, 2022 High Holidays Holidays

What is Sh’mini Atzeret?

The final two days of Sukkot are a totally separate holiday called Sh'mini Atzeret. Liturgy includes Yizkor and the prayer for rain.

Rabbi Alan Lucas, The Observant Life (Book) October 28, 2022 Holidays Shemini Atzeret

Minḥah on Yom Kippur

Minhah, the Afternoon Service, begins with the Torah service, including selections from Leviticus and the haftarah on the Book of Jonah.

Rabbi Alan Lucas, The Observant Life (Book) October 4, 2022 High Holidays Holidays

Yom Kippur Morning Services

The Yom Kippur morning service is similar to Rosh Hashanah, with the exception of the Amidah and the selections for the Torah service.

Rabbi Alan Lucas, The Observant Life (Book) October 3, 2022 High Holidays Holidays

The Concluding Days of Passover

What do we do in synagogue on Passover? What Torah readings and haftarot do we read? We outline that for you here.

Rabbi Alan Lucas, The Observant Life (Book) April 13, 2022 How to observe Passover Passover

Passover Torah Readings: An Explainer

Though Pesach is thought of as the quintessential home-based holiday, the Torah is read on each of the mornings of Pesach in the synagogue.

Rabbi Lauren Tuchman April 13, 2022 Intermediate Days of Passover Passover

Passover in the Synagogue