Jewish Texts

Through Isaiah, God extends a note of condolence.

God promises to rebuild and restore Zion.

Isaiah consoles the exiled nation of Israel.

Today may be dark, but tomorrow, God's light will shine on His people.

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Finally, some words of comfort for Jerusalem and its people.

Isaiah charges the people with rebellion against God.

A prophecy of destruction that is rife with metaphor.

How she waited and prayed patiently for a child and was rewarded.

The prophet Elijah is so zealous for God, he loses his job.

The first haftarah of oppression (for Parashat Matot or Parashat Pinhas), and the haftarah read by Sephardim for Parashat Shemot.

How the Midrash interprets Serah's role in Israelite history.