Feb. 4, 2024

Parshas Yisro Haftorah

According to the Ashkenaz custom, the Haftarah for this week comes from Yeshayahu (6:1-7:6, 9:5-6). The Levush (685) explains the connection to parshas Yisro:

In our parashah, we have the greatest revelation in history- Mattan Torah- when Hashem gave us the Torah, and Klal Yisroel witnessed Hashem's glory and experienced prophecy.

The Haftarah speaks of the prophecy of Yeshayahu about the Merkavah, the Heavenly Chariot, where the angels express their tribute to Hashem.

Yeshayahu's prophecy was similar to the prophecy at the giving of the Torah; thus, we read about it this week.

Navigating the Transition: The Afternoon Purim Seudah into Shabbas and the Halachic Principle of Poreis Mapah U'Mekadeish

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Who Is Amalek?

Amalek (עֲמָלֵק‎) is the enemy nation of the Israelites. The name "Amalek" can refer to the descendants of Amalek, the grandson of Esav, anyone who lived in their territories in Canaan, or North African descendants of Cham, the son of Noach. Regar…