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The Weekly Haftorah
by Rabbi Mendel Dubov
The Weekly Haftorah is your go-to podcast for in-depth insights into the weekly Haftorah readings. Each episode explores the themes, historical context, and spiritual lessons of the Haftorah portion, helping you connect with its timeless messages. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or just beginning your Torah study, join us as we delve into the rich tradition of the Prophets and uncover how these ancient texts continue to inspire and guide us today. Perfect for learners, teachers, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of Jewish scripture.Contact Rabbi Dubov via JewishSussex.com
Episodes
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Parah
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Shekalim
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Pekudei
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Ki Tisa
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Terumah
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Mishpatim
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Yisro
To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit JewishSussex.com It is important to note that chronologically the book of Isaiah should have begun here, with chapter 6. The five chapters that precede this were mostly concerning the destruction of “Judah and Jerusalem,” because at that time the state of Israel...
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Beshalach
To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit JewishSussex.com. This week's haftorah describes the fall of the Canaanite general Sisera and his armies, who were swept away by the Kishon River, and Deborah's ensuing song of thanks. This parallels this week's Torah portion which discusses the drowning of the...
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Bo
To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit JewishSussex.com. Our haftarah is taken from the last part of the book of Jeremiah, in which he delivers a number of prophecies concerning Israel’s neighboring nations. The time was one of great upheaval. Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia was conquering one empire after...
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Vaeira
To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit JewishSussex.com. This week's haftorah begins with a mention of the ingathering of the exiles, echoing G‑d's promise mentioned in the Torah portion: "I will take you out of the suffering of Egypt." The prophet then goes on to discuss the decimation of Pharaoh and...
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Shemos
To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit JewishSussex.com. The haftarah begins with recalling the descent of Jacob to Egypt (the subject with which Parshat Shemot begins). The Jews struck root and blossomed in a foreign land. When they were treated badly by their host country, the Egyptians eventually...
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Vayechi
Overview Our Parshah tells the story of Jacob’s final moments in this world. He speaks to Joseph, blesses Joseph’s children, and then gathers his sons for them to hear his last words to them. In a similar vein, the haftarah describes the final words of another one of our greatest heroes: King...
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Vayigash
Overview Perhaps the most tragic of all Jewish divides was that of the ten tribes versus the two (Israel and Judah). This split, which was divinely ordained, began with a political motive. The overwhelming majority of the people were disenchanted with Rechavam (Rehoboam), the heir to King…
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Mikeitz
Solomon was just a young lad when he assumed the throne. In fact, he was a mere twelve years of age. In those days, prior to the construction of the Temple, the altar that was built by Moses was situated in Gibeon. Soon after he became king, Solomon went to Gibeon to pray and give thanks. While…
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Vayishlach
Overview The prophet Obadiah was a contemporary of Elijah the prophet. He lived in the days of King Ahab and his wicked wife Jezebel. In fact, he was the manager of their entire estate. We encounter him in the story of Elijah and his confrontations with King Ahab. When Jezebel began hunting down...
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Vayetze
Overview Hosea was one of the prophets who lived at the time of the looming destruction of the northern state of Israel, which comprised ten of the twelve tribes. (He refers to the state as “Ephraim,” for its first ruler, Jeroboam ben Nebat, was from that tribe.) Hosea was the first of four...
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Toldos
Overview The book of Malachi gives us a unique glimpse into the time when he delivered his prophecies. As the last of the biblical prophets, Malachi is there as the Second Temple is being built and the handful of Jews return to their land. Although they had taken a leading role in this historic...
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Chayei Sarah
Overview The portion of Chayei Sarah is all about continuity. Abraham has grown old, and the burning question that occupies his mind is the continuation of his family and legacy. Abraham and Sarah’s only son, Isaac, is not married yet. Our Parshah gives us the detailed account of the search and...
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Vayeira
Overview Parshat Vayeira tells the story of the miraculous birth of Isaac. Although Abraham and Sarah could never naturally have children, G‑d gave them a child in their deep old age. Reflecting this, the haftarah recounts a similar miracle which was performed through the prophet Elisha. Elisha…
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Noach
Overview The Jewish exile would leave Jerusalem desolate and alone. So barren would it be that its former glory would be barely imaginable. The cities of her enemies would be filled with masses, as if they were married women with many children. But Jerusalem could be compared to a mother who may...
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Simchas Torah
Overview The haftarah for Simchat Torah, the day on which we finish reading the Torah, is a natural sequel to the ending of the Five Books of Moses. The Torah ends with the passing of Moses and the ascent of Joshua to the role of leadership. This next link of the Jewish story is recorded in the...
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Shemini Atzeret
Overview It was one of the greatest moments in Jewish history. Almost five centuries had passed since the birth of the Jewish people with the exodus from Egypt. Since their arrival in the Land of Israel, the Jews had lived in their respective tribal territories with almost no central…
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Shabbos Chol HaMoed Sukkos
Overview The haftarah read on the Shabbat of Chol Hamoed Sukkot describes the “war of Gog and Magog.” This is a war of apocalyptic proportions that the prophets tell us will occur around the time of Moshiach’s coming. It is read on this Shabbat due to a tradition that this war will take place in...
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Yom Kippur - Morning
Overview The haftarah for the morning of Yom Kippur begins with a number of themes: The prophet proclaims that we must “clear the way” and “remove the obstacles” from the “path.” Rashi takes this as a call to sideline and offset the evil inclination and the evil thoughts within us that are the...
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The Weekly Haftorah is your go-to podcast for in-depth insights into the weekly Haftorah readings. Each episode explores the themes, historical context, and spiritual lessons of the Haftorah portion, helping you connect with its timeless messages. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or just beginning your Torah study, join us as we delve into the rich tradition of the Prophets and uncover how these ancient texts continue to inspire and guide us today. Perfect for learners, teachers, and anyone looking to enhance their understanding of Jewish scripture.Contact Rabbi Dubov via JewishSussex.com
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The Weekly Haftorah is your go-to podcast for in-depth insights into the weekly Haftorah readings. Each episode explores the themes, historical context, and spiritual lessons of the Haftorah portion, helping you connect with its timeless messages. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or just beginning...
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