The Weekly Haftorah

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<p>To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit ⁠⁠JewishSussex.com⁠⁠</p><p>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...

<p>To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit ⁠JewishSussex.com⁠. </p> <p>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...

<p>To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit ⁠JewishSussex.com⁠. </p> <p>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.</p>...

<p> 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...

<p>To contact Rabbi Dubov, visit JewishSussex.com.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The haftarah begins with recalling the descent of Jacob to Egypt (the subject with which Parshat Shemot begins). The Jews struck root and blossomed...

<p>Overview</p> <p>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...

<p>Overview</p> <p>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...

<p>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...

<p>Overview</p> <p>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...

<p>Overview</p> <p>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...

<p>Overview</p> <p>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...

<p>Overview</p> <p>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...

<p>Overview</p> <p>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...

<p>Overview</p> <p>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...