Jewish Texts

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Why Joshua?

Here are numerous reasons for choosing Joshua as the haftarah for Simchat Torah.

Joshua & His Time

A short biography.

Haftarah for Ki Tisa

Elijah takes on Ahab and worshippers of Baal.

Haftarah for Vaera

A prophecy of destruction for Egypt.

Haftarah for Beshalach

Deborah leads a nation in war and sings a victory song.

Haftarah for Bo

Jeremiah taunts the Egyptians.

Self-Interest and Solidarity

There are many motivators for fighting injustice.

Haftarah for Shemot

Promises of hope, threats of destruction.

Haftarah for Vayechi

David's parting words to his son Solomon.

Haftarah for Miketz

Wisdom and how to wield it.

Haftarah for Vayigash

Ezekiel promises: The divided kingdoms of Judah and Israel will one day be united.

Haftarah for Beha’alotcha & Shabbat Hanukkah

Looking toward the rebuilding of the Temple.

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