Heres what critics are saying about Rabbi Simons book: In Understanding the Haftarot Chuck Simon has madethe Prophets come alive. With his knowledge of Biblicalhistory and keen sense of drama, Simon gives contextand familiarity to the men and scenes of the Haftarot. Irecommend this book to all who are seeking deeperunderstanding and clarity of sequence in the weeklyprophetic readings. Cantor Nancy Abramson,Director, H. L. Miller Cantorial SchoolJewish Theological Seminary Rabbi Simon has provided a valuable contribution towardgarnering spiritual meaning from our comprehensiveShabbat liturgy. Rather than viewing the Haftarah cycle asa random array of sacred texts, he has constructed a usefuland inspiring framework. Combining historical context withthematic assessments, this volume brings the weeklyHaftarah to life.

Side-by-side with the Torah portion, theseprophetic readings are intended both to elevate the souland to strengthen our ties to Jewish Peoplehood, past andfuture. Rabbi Alan SilversteinCurrent Chair of the Foundation for Masorti Judaism,Past President of both the Rabbinical Assembly and of theWorld Council of Conservative/Masorti Synagogues.