Our reading from this week’s haftarah belongs to the final movement of Isaiah, a vision of Zion restored, exalted, and radiant with the glory of Mar-Yah. It is the sixth of the seven Haftarot of Consolation read after Tish‘a be-Av, which provides hope and comfort for Israel after the sorrow of exile. The prophet’s words […]
Haftarah Commentary Isaiah 54:1-10
The Haftarah for Parashat Ki Teitzei is drawn from Isaiah 54:1–10, a passage that contains a lot of imagery concerning restoration, covenantal fidelity, and the unshakeable mercy of Mar-Yah toward His people. The reading follows the great Servant Song of Isaiah 53, where the Suffering Servant bears the sins of many. Thus Isaiah 54 is […]
Haftarah Commentary Isaiah 51:12–52:12
The Haftarah associated with Parashat Shoftim comes from Isaiah, a prophet whose voice calls out both judgment and consolation. The section chosen (51:12–52:12) is marked by reassurance, hope, and the proclamation of redemption. It connects intimately with the Aurayta portion’s theme of justice and righteous authority, for here Mar-Yah Himself declares that He is Judge, […]
Commentary on Haftarah Yirmeyahu 1:1–2:3
“Before I formed you in the belly I knew you; and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you, and I ordained you a prophet unto the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5) The Haftarah inaugurates the period of the Three Weeks—a time of mourning that culminates in Tisha B’Av, the commemoration of the destruction […]
Commentary on Micah 5:7-13
From the Haftarah for 20 July 2024 7 The remnant of Jacob will be among many peoples, like dew from Yahweh, like showers on the grass, that don’t wait for man, nor wait for the sons of men.
Commentary on the Haftarah – Judges 11:1-33
Haftarah for 13 July 2024 1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour. He was the son of a prostitute. Gilead became the father of Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore him sons. When his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said to him, “You will not inherit in our […]