Bible

Haftarah for Vayishlach

The fate of the Edomites.

Haftarah for Vayetzei

Hosea tells the Israelite kingdom: God's punishments will be harsh, but repentance is possible.

Haftarah for Toldot

God's expectations for the Israelites and the priests.

Haftarah for Chayei Sara

In David's weakest moment, his throne becomes vulnerable.

Haftarah for Vayera

The prophet Elisha performs two miracles.

Haftarah for Lech-Lecha

God has not abandoned His people.

Haftarah Noach

Isaiah 54:1-55:5 has several layers of metaphors alluding to the great flood.

Haftarah for Bereshit

To complement the creation of the world, a promise of redemption.

Sacrifice

Since the destruction of the Temples, Jews have struggled with the enduring meaning and legacy of the sacrificial rites.

The Red Heifer

A purification ritual using the ashes of a cow.

The Masoretic Text

The traditional--sometimes imperfect--Jewish version of the Torah text.

Karet: A Biblical Punishment

What does it mean to be 'cut off' from the Jewish people?