Torah Tidbits and Haftarah Highlights By Rabbi Steven Silberman (All page numbers refer to Etz Hayim)
Nov. 4 - Parshat Vayera - pp. 104 - 112
The famous destruction of Sodom occurs in this Parshah. What happens to Lot’s wife? Why?
Haftarat Vayera - pp. 124 - 126
This Prophetic passage has nothing to do with Sodom. An elderly woman, without children, eventually gives birth to a son. Why do we read this passage on this Shabbat?
Nov. 11 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - pp. 132 - 137
How is Rebekah introduced to us? What demonstrates that she is the right type of person to become a matriarch?
Haftarat Chayei Sarah - pp. 143 - 145
Sarah dies in this Parshah. Why do we read about David and Solomon in the Haftarah?
Nov. 18 - Parshat Toldot - pp. 152 - 158
Old man Isaac requests a special meal from his eldest son, Esau. Do you remember who prepares and serves the meal?
Haftarat Toldot - pp. 163 - 165
“A son should honor his father,” says Malachi in the Haftarah. Malachi is challenging Israel to honor God. Why do you think he mentions Esau and Jacob by name in the opening paragraph?
Nov. 25 - Parshat Vayetzei - pp. 176 - 181
Leah and Rachel are dueling with each other to gain Jacob’s attention and love. Leah has 6 sons and 1 daughter. Rachel has one son (Joseph). What does Joseph’s name mean? Does this meaning add anything to the conflict?
Haftarat Vayetzei - pp.189 - 193
Remember that Jacob flees to Syria in the Parshah. What links the prophecy of Hosea to the Parshah?
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