Our weekly portion opens with the word, “הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ” “Ha’azinu” (listen or give ear to). This is a word that I believe we need to pay close attention to, since God wants to get our attention … Read More
Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen)
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 We tend to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to. I’m not advocating being self-deprecating, or having “low self-esteem.” What I’m talking about is having a right understanding of our … Read More
Parashat Haazinu (Listen) Deuteronomy 32:1-52
בס”ד Parashat Haazinu (Listen) Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10, Joel 2:11-27, and Micah 7:18-20 Shabbat Shuva (Repentance) This Shabbat is known as Shabbat Shuva, which relates to repentance. Therefore we have a special prophetic reading. … Read More
Parashat Haazinu (Listen!) Deuteronomy 32:1-52
בס”ד Parashat Haazinu (Listen!) Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10, Joel 2:11-27, Micah 7:18-20 Shabbat Tshuvah (The Sabbath of Repentance) Earlier this week, we celebrated Rosh HaShanah. Although this holiday relates to the Day of Judgment, … Read More
Parashat Haazinu (Listen!) Deuteronomy 32:1-52
בס”ד Parashat Haazinu (Listen!) Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1-51 This week’s Torah portion contains statements about Israel’s history and information concerning Israel’s future. Even though many different subjects are addressed, there is a hint … Read More
Parashat Haazinu (Listen!) Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 ; Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51
בס”ד Parashat Haazinu (Listen!) Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 Similar to the Torah reading, the Haftarah contains a song. In this song which King David wrote, one is reminded of the faithfulness of HaShem … Read More
Parashat Nitzavim (standing) Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 ; Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9
בס”ד Parashat Nitzavim (standing) Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 This Shabbat is the Shabbat prior to Rosh Hashanah; therefore parashat Nitzavim is always read. The prophetic reading tells of Judgment, because the rabbinical theme of … Read More
Parashat Haazinu (Hear!) Deuteronomy 32:1-52
בס”ד Parashat Haazinu (Hear!)Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Shabbat Shuva- Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10, Joel 2:11-27, Micah 7:18-20 Shabbat Shuva (the Sabbath of Repentance) The Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is called the Sabbath of repentance or … Read More