Haftarah: Parshat Nitzavim (5785)
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About this lesson
A lesson in English on the haftarah of Parshat Nitzavim, a portion of the Book of Devarim (Deuteronomy).
The haftarah is the passage from the Prophets read in synagogue on Shabbat after the Torah reading.
It belongs to the series “Haftarah lessons – 5785 (English)” (lesson 3 of 3).
Lesson summary AI-generated
- A haftarah lesson for Parshat Nitzavim, given as Rosh Hashanah approaches.
- Looks at the verse “For Zion’s sake I will not be silent” and the prophecy’s message of joy and return.
- Explains the “circumcision of the heart”: removing whatever blocks our hearts, and our children’s, from returning to Hashem.
- Describes Shabbat Shuva as a Shabbat of returning to Hashem, not only of repentance, and turning to Him out of longing rather than self-interest.
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- Parshat Nitzavim
- Haftarah
Source: Rebbetzin Esther Piekarski’s YouTube channel · YouTube
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