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Haftorahman: Haftarah for Shemini Atzeret
Haftorahman: Haftarah for Shemini Atzeret
The haftarah for Shemini Atzeret describes the end of the celebration that accompanied the dedication of the first Beit HaMikdash. This celebration took place during the week that led up to...
Oct 7, 2012
By Reuben Ebrahimoff
Haftorahman: Haftarah for Simchat Torah
Haftorahman: Haftarah for Simchat Torah
The haftarah for Simchat Torah (the beginning of the book of Yehoshua/Joshua) – continues the story where the Torah reading left off. It begins with the death of Moshe Rabbeinu and discusses the beginning...
Oct 7, 2012
By Reuben Ebrahimoff
Haftorahman: Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot
Haftorahman: Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot
In the Haftarah for Chol HaMoed Sukkot Yechezkel tells the people in exile to focus on the future, the war of Gog & Magog & the final redemption from exile. Haftorahman brings...
Oct 4, 2012
By Reuben Ebrahimoff
Haftorahman: Sukkot Day 2
Haftorahman: Sukkot Day 2
The Haftarah for the second day of Sukkot discusses the dedication of the first Beit HaMikdash which took place right before & during the holiday of Sukkot. Haftorahman brings you a...
Sep 30, 2012
By Reuben Ebrahimoff
Haftorahman: Yom Kippur Morning
Haftorahman: Yom Kippur Morning
The Haftarah for Shacharit on Yom Kippur deals with the proper way to do Teshuva (repentance). Isaiah criticizes people who merely go through the motions – it’s not just about fasting. Haftorahman...
Sep 23, 2012
By Reuben Ebrahimoff
Haftorahman: Yom Kippur Afternoon – The Book of Jonah
Haftorahman: Yom Kippur Afternoon – The Book of Jonah
The book of Yonah (Jonah) which we read at Mincha on Yom Kippur shows us that not only can’t we run from Hashem, but also that if you truly repent, even...
Sep 22, 2012
By Reuben Ebrahimoff
Unexpected Visitors We Encounter in the Machzor
Unexpected Visitors We Encounter in the Machzor
Rabbi Weil discusses themes we encounter in the Machzor including the 13 Middos, Akeida, Yom Teruah, Eim Sisera, Zechariah, Rachel, Shofar Gadol, Chana, & the Seir HaMishtaleach, and how both the Living & the Dead...
Sep 21, 2012
By Rabbi Steven Weil
Haftorahman: Rosh HaShanah Day 2
Haftorahman: Rosh HaShanah Day 2
In Jeremiah Chapter 31 the prophet urges the Jews, who are going into exile to return to God so that He will show mercy on us on this day of judgement....
Sep 17, 2012
By Reuben Ebrahimoff
Haftorahman: Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Haftorahman: Rosh Hashanah Day 1
The link between the Torah reading & Haftarah: Abraham, Sarah, Chana’s prayers are answered & they give birth. Like birth, Rosh HaShanah is a new beginning. Haftorahman brings you a shiur...
Sep 16, 2012
By Reuben Ebrahimoff
Rosh HaShanah Mussaf: An Analysis of Zichronot
Rosh HaShanah Mussaf: An Analysis of Zichronot
God created us and gave us the assets we have.  The condition is that we “sacrifice”, by dedicating our abilities and talents to bettering this world and building a better tomorrow.
Sep 13, 2012
By Rabbi Steven Weil

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