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Prophet Pearls #53 -Haazinu-2 Samuel 22:1-51

Season 1 Episode 53

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 2 Samuel 22:1–51. It accompanies the Torah portion Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1–52).

This passage is King David’s lengthy song or psalm o…

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Prophet Pearls #52 -Vayeilech-Isaiah 55:6-56:8

Season 1 Episode 52

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 55:6–56:8. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayeilech (Deuteronomy 31:1–30).

This week’s passage begins with a remarkable affirm…

Published on 1 week ago

Prophet Pearls #51 -Nitzavim-Isaiah 61:10-63:9

Season 1 Episode 51

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 61:10–63:9. It accompanies the Torah portion Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20).

In this passage Isaiah proclaims that God will m…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Prophet Pearls #50 -Ki Tavo-Isaiah 54:11-55:5

Season 1 Episode 50

This week’s Prophets portion is a repeat of an earlier portion. The portion for Noach covering Isaiah 54:1-55:5 is read a second time on two subsequent Sabbaths: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 for the portion of …

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Prophet Pearls #2 -Noach

Season 1 Episode 2

This is the second Prophet section of what is traditionally called the Haftorah reading that accompanies the Torah portion of Noach (Genesis 6:1–6:8). This weeks reading is Isaiah 54:1-55:5 .

In this …

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Prophet Pearls #48 -Shoftim-Isaiah 51:12-52:12

Season 1 Episode 48

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 51:12–52:12. It accompanies the Torah portion Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9).

In this passage God encourages His people not to…

Published on 1 month ago

Prophet Pearls #47 - Re'eh (repeat) Isaiah 54:11-55:5

Season 1 Episode 47

This week's Prophets portion is a repeat of an earlier portion. The portion for Noach covering Isaiah 54:1-55:5 is read a second time on two subsequent Sabbaths: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 for the portion of …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Prophet Pearls #45 -Vaetchanan-Isaiah 40:1-26

Season 1 Episode 45

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 40:1–26. It accompanies the Torah portion Vaetchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11).

In this Haftorah Isaiah conveys powerful promises …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prophet Pearls #44 -Devarim-Isaiah 1:1-27.

Season 1 Episode 44

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 1:1–27. It accompanies the Torah portion Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22).

This opening passage from the book of Isaiah catalogs m…

Published on 2 months ago

Prophet Pearls #43 -Masei-Jeremiah 1:1-2:28 and 3:4

Season 1 Episode 43

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—combines two passages and covers Jeremiah 1:1–2:28 and 3:4. These Prophet readings accompany the Torah portions Matot (Numbers 30:2–32:42…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago