prophets
What Is the Haftarah, and Why Do We Read It?
Each Torah portion is paired with a passage from the Prophets.
The Promise of the Promised Land
In the Bible, possession of the Land of Israel is tied to moral behavior.
Hosea & Amos: Prophets to the North
Hosea and Amos share prophetic concern for a nation in turmoil.
Jonah’s Lesson in Divine Mercy
Scholars have long disagreed on the central message of the Book of Jonah.
A Crash Course in Early Jewish History
From biblical times to the emergence of Rabbinic Judaism.
The Many Faces of King David
David was a warrior and an artist, a lover and an adulterer — and also Israel's greatest king.
Hebrew Bible: Torah, Prophets and Writings
The Bible, also known as Tanakh, is the founding document of the Jews.
Yom Kippur Haftarah: Isaiah 57:14-58:14
The complete text (in English) for this Yom Kippur reading.