Torah Commentary

How to creatively approach the fall harvest holiday, even if you can't build a hut.

Solomon dedicates the Temple, and the Israelites rejoice.

The song-poem in this Torah portion shows that words do more than narrate and describe.

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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