Nevi'im

Yom Kippur marks the end of an 11 week period when thematic haftarot about the destruction of the Temple, consolation following its loss, and repentance replace haftarot connected to the weekly Torah reading. What can this grouping teach us about the nature of forgiveness and reconciliation? Hannah Abrams explains.

Miriam Gedwiser explains how the Rabbis of the Talmud put the law of yefat to'ar in conversation with the David narrative, and what this teaches us about how we should approach passages of this nature.

In his review of Michael Hattin’s commentaries on the books of Joshua and Judges, Francis Nataf explores how greater collaboration between creative Tanakh teachers could help reduce the number of overly speculative readings.

Yaakov Jaffe explains how Biblical grammar and parables come together in Amos to teach us about women's Talmud Torah.

Daniel Lifshitz explains the connection between Abraham, Gideon, and David through the lens of this week's Parshah and Haftarah.

What sort of Jewish unity was there at Mount Sinai?

Judy Taubes Sterman examines Judges Chapter 3.

Shimon Lerner uncovers a surprising but profound message that goes to the very heart of the Purim story.

Shlomo Zuckier asks what we can learn from Shaul's mistakes in this week's Haftara.

Alex Ozar comments on preaching politics from the pulpit.