The Mother of Shimshon

Haftorat Naso Shoftim 13:2-25Download the printable version.This week’s haftorah describes one of the most hidden women in Tanach: Hatzlelponi from whom we can glean so many hidden lessons.The Connection between the Haftorah and the Torah readingThis...

Divine Matrimony

Download the printable version.Haftorat Bemidbar Hoshea 2:1-22The Connection between the Haftorah and the Torah readingWe always read Parashat Bemidbar with its haftorah from Hoshea the Shabbat preceding Shavuot. In order to prepare us for receiving the Torah, Hashem...

Hashem’s Miracles in Our Time

Haftorat Parashat Bechukotai / Behar-BechukotaiYirmeyahu 16:19-17:14Printable VersionYom Yerushalayim – The Revelation of Hashem’s Miracles in Our TimeOn the twenty-eighth day of the month of Iyar, we celebrate Hashem’s miraculous deliverance of...

The Fires of Lag b’Omer

Download the printable version.Lag b’Omer is one of these hidden holidays which we celebrate “big time” in Bat Ayin. In addition to the big communal fire for the entire community, almost each family has their own bonfire. When I invited a couple of...

To Plant and Be Planted

Haftorat Acharei Mot-KedoshimAmos 9:7-15Printable VersionI was inspired by shepherd Amos who in this week’s haftorah describes the Jewish people’s connection with our Land through working the land. The people of Israel is moreover compared to Hashem’s plant firmly...

The Dance of David

Haftorat Shemini2 Shemuel 6:1-7:17Printable VersionThe Haftorah’s Connection to the Parashah – Awe of the HolyThis week’s parashah, Parashat Shemini, describes the dedication of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) with its Holy Ark. Similarly, its haftorah describes the ceremony...