Torah Commentary

Haftarah for Ha’Azinu: Summary

David calls to God in a song...and God answers.

The Haftarah selection comes from Hosea 14:2-10 and Micah 7:18-20. Ashkenazic communities add Joel 2:15-27.

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Isaiah offers a hopeful anticipation of redemption.

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The powerful lessons of hakhel and shmita.

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Israel, likened to a barren woman, is promised countless children.

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We cannot condone the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.