Safer Vayikroh: A Report and Explanation Of The Weekly Sidra And Its Haftorah (Sidra And Haftorah Of The Week)

It was Mosheh our Teacher who originally instituted the public Reading of the Law so thatthe Jewish People shall "know that which they shall do" to comply with the commandmentsof G-d. This public Reading of the Torah, known as "the Five Books of Moses," is a centralpart of the Sabbath and Festival morning Synagogue service down to this day.The present book, one of a series of five, comprises a Report and Explanation of each weeklyportion of the Torah Reading and its Haftorah. (The Haftorah is the weekly Reading fromthe Books of the Prophets which immediately follows the public Torah Reading.) Culled from numerous classical Commentaries and presented in a coherent style,with pertinent stories, essays and articles appended to many of the weekly Readings,this book is a treasure trove of true Torah knowledge that brings to life and practicethe great teachings of Judaism, to be a guide for living in today's world.The Questions before each Week's Sidra and Haftorah are intended to encourage debate anddiscussion around the Sabbath and Festival table, all in the spirit of the Reading itself,which is to generate interest and knowledge and understanding of the Torah.The author, a Torah teacher for more than fifty years, has woven a rich tapestry of Torahthought and ideas that will appeal to novice and scholar alike.