Shabbat HaChodesh
This week is the forth in a series of special Torah/Haftarah readings called simply ארבע פרשיות Arba (four) Parshiyot.
It is called Shabbat HaChodesh = THE Month, referring to the timing of the very first Pesach in Mitzrayim of which we read in our Maftir.
Maftir: Exodus 12:1-20
Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18
As we saw last week, Ezekiel, (Yichezkel) is a unique prophet being the only one to prophesy from exile.
This week we read his comprehensive vision of a purified, redeemed Israel returning to dwell forever in rebuilt Temple.
Turning to the specifics, we find a description that diverges from all other Biblical accounts.
WHY is Ezekiel’s version different?
Here's what I'm READING/LISTENING to:
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Tova Ganzel, The Discrepancies between the Sacrifices in Ezekiel and the Torah - TheTorah.com
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Tova Ganzel, Priests, Levites, and the Nasi: New Roles in Ezekiel's Future Temple (Academic article)
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Interview with Tova Ganzel on The New Books Network discussing her work the book of Ezekiel
Wed, May 8 2024 30 Nisan 5784