Category Archives: Reflections on the Haftorah

Cry of Grace

Posted on December 10, 2017 by yourphariseefriend

Cry of Grace The haftora that we read on Channuka ends with an rebuke to Zerubavel’s opponents. “Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubavel (you will) become a plain. He will bring out the cornerstone, with cheers of ‘grace, … Continue reading →

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And With Kindness

Posted on May 19, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

And With Kindness   “I will betroth you to Me forever, I will betroth you to Me with righteousness, with justice, with kindness and with mercy. I will betroth you to Me with faithfulness and you will know Hashem” (Hosea … Continue reading →

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Condition of the Heart

Posted on May 11, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Condition of the Heart   In this week’s haftora (selected reading from the prophets), the Prophet speaks of the great merit of trusting in God and conversely the terrible consequences of trusting in man (Jeremiah 17:5-8). In the very next … Continue reading →

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Destiny of a Nation

Posted on May 4, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Destiny of a Nation   The selection of the prophets (Jeremiah 32:6-27) that we read in association with Parshas Behar (Leviticus 25:1 – 26:2) describes an event that took place during the waning days of the First Temple. Jeremiah the … Continue reading →

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