And Solomon slaughtered the peace- offerings that he slaughtered to the Lord, twenty-two thousand oxen, and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So in summary, so far, we have seen: That the readings on Shimini Atzeret in the Torah and the Haftarah, are connected to the inauguration of the holy Temple , to the blessing the people gave to Solomon, and the Blessing he gave the people, and to the establishment of the kingship of David. The Torah Blessings are available for digital download (mp3 audio) via the iTunes Store Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret are all about building homes. Verses 54-61: King Solomon’s blessing of the people. This celebration took place during the week that led up to sukkot, continued through Sukkot, and culminated on Shemini Atzeret. Torah blessings reprinted from Siddur Sim Shalom for Shabbat and Festivals Dovid had captured the City of Dovid from the Yevussi and wished to bring the Aron Hakodesh (Holy Ark) to what would become Yerushalayim. Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - "the Eighth [day] of Assembly") is a Biblical/Jewish holiday.It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar), following seven days of Sukkot.For seven days present food offerings to the The story of this haftarah is that of the dedication of the First Temple. Or, if they ate that day, as per the opinion of the Sages, it was a temporary [halachic]  injunction brought down by a Prophet. Verses from Solomon’s blessing appear across Jewish liturgy, such as in the conclusion of Hoshanot…. The haftarah for Shemini Atzeret describes the end of the celebration that accompanied the dedication of the first Beit HaMikdash. I Kings 8:54 - 8:66. Step 5 Locate the audio files on your hard drive. Solomon blesses the people, and they engage in a 14-day consecration feast. Parashat Shemini Atzeret – Erev Shabbat 9 October 2020 Week of 4-10 October 2020 Torah portion: Deuteronomy 14:22 – 16:17 Haftarah: 1 Kings 8:54-66 Theme: Reaching Out leads to Rest (within) We have reached the end of the calendar cycle and the end of Sukkot, which Jews consider the festival the “period of the year” (Shemot 34.22) or “close of the year” (Shemot 23.16). Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - "the Eighth [day] of Assembly") is a Jewish holiday. וְהַיְינוּ דִּכְתִיב: ״בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁמִינִי שִׁלַּח אֶת הָעָם וַיְבָרֲכוּ אֶת הַמֶּלֶךְ וַיֵּלְכוּ לְאׇהֳלֵיהֶם שְׂמֵחִים וְטוֹבֵי לֵב עַל כׇּל הַטּוֹבָה אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂה ה׳ לְדָוִד עַבְדּוֹ וּלְיִשְׂרָאֵל עַמּוֹ ״עַל כׇּל הַטּוֹבָה אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂה ה׳ לְדָוִד עַבְדּוֹ״ — שֶׁמָּחַל לוֹ עַל אוֹתוֹ עָוֹן. … and in the prayer of “Atah Haretah”, which is read on Simchat Torah. © 2021 Orthodox Union | All Rights Reserved, {{formatTime(zmanim.candle_lighting_shabbos)}}, https://www.ou.org/holidays/haftarah-helper-sukkot/, And he stood and blessed the entire congregation of Israel (with) a loud voice, saying, “Blessed (be) the Lord, Who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He spoke; there has not failed one word of all his good word, that He spoke through Moses His servant.”, וַֽיַּעְמֹ֕ד וַיְבָ֕רֶךְ אֵ֖ת כָּל־קְהַ֣ל יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל ק֥וֹל גָּד֖וֹל לֵאמֹֽר׃ בָּר֣וּךְ ה’ אֲשֶׁ֨ר נָתַ֤ן מְנוּחָה֙ לְעַמּ֣וֹ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל כְּכֹ֖ל אֲשֶׁ֣ר דִּבֵּ֑ר לֹֽא־נָפַ֞ל דָּבָ֣ר אֶחָ֗ד מִכֹּל֙ דְּבָר֣וֹ הַטּ֔וֹב אֲשֶׁ֣ר דִּבֶּ֔ר בְּיַ֖ד מֹשֶׁ֥ה עַבְדּֽוֹ׃. In making this the reading for Shemini Atzeret, a connection is drawn between Sukkot and this “eighth day of assembly.” For congregations that celebrate Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah on the same day, this reading is omitted. Step 4 Click on “File,” and then select “Add to Library.”. Shemini Atzeret Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17 Numbers 29:35:31 1 Kings 8:54-9:1 Mark 12:28-33. For this reason, Shemini Atzeret came to mark an occasion of special intimacy between God and Israel. ** While it can be tempting to start learning your Haftorah by trying to memorize the melody of the entire text, it is MUCH better and easier in the long run to take the time to learn the actual trop first. After the hubbub surrounding the placing the Ark in the Holy of Holies, which was read on the Second Day of Sukkot[1], Solomon and the people embark on the actual consecration of the Temple. Instructions: Those honored with an aliyah are called up to the Torah either by their Hebrew name or the title of the aliyah itself (ie., Koheyn, Levi, Shelishi, etc). Download PDF. –> Continue the following steps to install the audio files into iTunes (for playing on your iPad/iPhone/iPod player): Step 3 Open the iTunes software on your computer.. Featured Commentary. With emendations, biblical translations are by Rabbi A. J. Rosenberg and other translations are from Sefaria.org. In the Diaspora, the day is divided into two with Shmini Atzeret the serious day and Simchat Torah one filled with joy. • Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17 • Numbers 29:35-30:1 • 1 Kings 8:54-9:1 • Matthew 17:1-9. The celebration began seven days before the Sukkot festival, and continued with the following seven-day celebration of Sukkot. This translation was taken from the JPS Tanakh. With great fanfare and celebration Dovid was bringing the Aron when Uzah ben Avinadav disgraced the Aron and died. On Shemini Atzeret itself (see verse 66 below), Solomon bids the people farewell and they head home. One is the temporary place that reminds us of the shelter in the Wilderness. ... (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12), and for haftarah, “And Solomon stood” (I Kings 8:23-53). -Rav Amnon Bazak, Translated by David Silverberg. Select the … Simchat Torah is a separate festival, which was not known in Biblical times, and in Israel and worldwide in Progressive communities, it is celebrated, together with Shemini Atzeret, on the 8th day. As was His custom, He went into the Synagogue on Shabbat, and He got up to read. [1] For more, read its Haftarah Helper at https://www.ou.org/holidays/haftarah-helper-sukkot/. After the Torah reader has completed the reading, take your tzitzit and touch them to the place where the Torah reading ended. Thus, the haftarah for Shemini Atzeret is 1Ki 8:54-66, the prayer of Shlomo in the dedication of the Temple (which took place at the time of Sukkot), the place where God would manifest His presence and desire for communion with His people. ** While you may be tempted to try and memorize the melody of your Haftorah WITHOUT learning the trope, it is MUCH easier in the long run to learn the trope symbols first, and only then apply them to your Haftorah.Click here for a brief Trop Demo. Weekly email newsletter filled with articles, Divrei Torah, upcoming events and more! [With this] the King and all the children of Israel inaugurated the Temple of the Lord. ©1998 The Rabbinical Assembly (Reprinted with kind permission of the RA). Haftarah for Shemini Atzeret On this page you will find a recording of the first few verses of your haftorah (to help you get started), as well as the blessings before and after the Haftorah. Haftorah Shemini This week’s Haftorah takes place in 2892 – 869 b.c.e. בַּיּ֤וֹם הַשְּׁמִינִי֙ שִׁלַּ֣ח אֶת־הָעָ֔ם וַֽיְבָרֲכ֖וּ אֶת־הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ וַיֵּלְכ֣וּ לְאָהֳלֵיהֶ֗ם שְׂמֵחִים֙ וְט֣וֹבֵי לֵ֔ב עַ֣ל כָּל־הַטּוֹבָ֗ה אֲשֶׁ֨ר עָשָׂ֤ה ה’ לְדָוִ֣ד עַבְדּ֔וֹ וּלְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל עַמּֽוֹ׃. On the eighth day, he dismissed the people, and they blessed the King and went to their homes, rejoicing and delighted of heart for all the goodness that the Lord had wrought for David His servant and for Israel His people. On this page you will find a recording of the first few verses of your haftorah (to help you get started), as well as the blessings before and after the Haftorah. Haftorah Audio ©2009 Rabbi Mark Zimmerman. Shlomo would have … You then bring the tzitzit to your lips as an expression of love for the Torah. Here is a basic demo of the Trope (cantillation marks) used on Haftorah Audio: There are several variations of trope used in different synagogues, and no trop is more “correct” than the others. Ashkenazim read 8:54–9:1. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). הוֹשִׁיעָה אֶת עַמֶּךָ וּבָרֵךְ אֶת נַחֲלָתֶךָ וּרְעֵם וְנַשְּׂאֵם עַד הָעוֹלָם: וְיִהְיוּ דְּבָרַי אֵלֶּה אֲשֶׁר הִתְחַנַּנְתִּי לִפְנֵי יְיָ קְרוֹבִים אֶל יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ יוֹמָם וָלָיְלָה לַעֲשׂוֹת מִשְׁפַּט עַבְדּוֹ וּמִשְׁפַּט עַמּוֹ יִשְׂרָאֵל דְּבַר יוֹם בְּיוֹמוֹ: לְמַעַן דַּעַת כָּל עַמֵּי הָאָרֶץ כִּי יְיָ הוּא הָאֱלֹהִים אֵין עוֹד: It has been clearly demonstrated to you that the Lord alone is God; there is none beside Him (Deuteronomy 4:35)…. Shmini Atzeret Haftarah Helper – Shemini Atzeret. On Shmini Atzeret we pray for rain, recite Yizkor and in most years recite the Book Of Kohelet – the book of Ecclesiastes a fascinating read about what is the purpose of life. Sign up for the Shabbat Shalom newsletter and more! On Haftorah Audio we have chosen a fairly common system of trop that is standard in many communities. 1 Kings 8:54-66. Here are the Torah, Haftarah and suggested Brit Chadasha (New Testament) readings for Shemini Atzeret. “And for Israel, His people” means that He forgave them for the sin of Yom Kippur, [as they did not fast that year]. Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah Morning SERVICES LED BY: Saralee Shrell-Fox OFFICIATING RABBI: Rabbi Paul Shrell-Fox BA’AL KOREH: HAFTARAH READER: Rabbi Paul Shrell-Fox THE TORAH READING FOR SHEMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH Etz Chayim Chumash 1st SCROLL page 1202 2nd SCROLL page 3 MAFTIR page 936 HAFTARAH page 1267 HAVDALAH - Motzei Chag 6:48 pm Haftarah Helper – Shemini Atzeret After the hubbub surrounding the placing the Ark in the Holy of Holies, which was read on the Second Day of Sukkot[1], Solomon and the people embark on the actual consecration of the Temple ...more. Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - "the Eighth [day] of Assembly") is a Jewish holiday. Zachary Beer and Rabbi Barry Kornblau October 8, 2020 . This theme was repeated in hymn and homily. In that sense, Shemini Atzeret is the bridge connecting the power of the High Holy Days and the joy of Sukkot with the grind of everyday life. (My Jewish Learning) Shemini Atzeret is a celebration that occurs immediately after the seven days of Sukkot. Shemini Atzeret Haftorah in a Nutshell The haftorah’s basic narrative, in simple English. The Torah reader will then chant the Torah portion. The Torah reader (or ba’al koreh) will point to the place on the scroll where he or she will begin reading. Siddur Ashkenaz, Festivals, Sukkot, Hoshanot. ״וּלְיִשְׂרָאֵל עַמּוֹ״ — דְּאַחֵיל לְהוּ עָוֹן דְּיוֹם הַכִּפּוּרִים. Its name literally means “the assembly on the eighth day.” In the Haftarah for Shemini Atzeret, we read about the observance of Shemini Atzeret in First Temple times. You then recite the second blessing. The Hebrew word shemini means eighth. To dedicate, comment, or subscribe, email zbeer570@gmail.com. Shmini Atzeret (Eighth Day of Assembly) for Hebrew Year 5781 begins at sundown on Friday, 9 October 2020 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 10 October 2020. Shemini Atzeret is a contrast of emotions. אַתָּה הָרְאֵתָ לָדַעַת כִּי ה’ הוּא הָאֱלֹקים אֵין עוֹד מִלְבַדּוֹ … יְהִי ה’ אֱלֹקינוּ עִמָּנוּ כַּאֲשֶׁר הָיָה עִם אֲבוֹתֵינוּ אַל יַעַזְבֵנוּ וְאַל יִטְּשֵׁנוּ:.. כִּי מִצִּיּוֹן תֵּצֵא תוֹרָה וּדְבַר יְהֹוָה מִירוּשָׁלָיִם: And [I Kings 8:66] is written: “On the eighth day, he dismissed the people, and they blessed the King and went to their homes, rejoicing and delighted of heart for all the goodness that the Lord had wrought for David, His servant and for Israel, His people.” … “For David, His servant” means that at that opportunity they all saw that God forgave him for that sin. Joshua 1:1-9 – The succession of Joshua. Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah . Text of Shemini Atzeret Haftorah The dedication of Solomon's Temple, his prayer, blessing, and his send off of the congregated Jews -- on Shemini Atzeret. Haftarah. Shemini Atzeret, which, for the agrarian society, was celebrated as the end of the year, evolved into the celebration of the completion of the Torah reading, Simchat Torah." This ma’amar has much to tell us both about Sukkos and about Shemini Atzeres. He holds the Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Talmud. 54 When Solomon finished offering to the Lord all this prayer and supplication, he rose from where he had been kneeling, in front of the altar of the Lord, his hands spread out toward heaven. Orthodox Union. An immense crowd gathered from the entire country to … In the land of Israel, where Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated on the same day, the following haftarah, from the … The Haftarah reading for Shemini Atzeret. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 In-Person: Sukkot Hour | 6 pm Services; 6:45 pm Dinner Rabbi Shira Wallach and Rabbi Adam Roffman lead services in the style of Shabbat Hour, featuring beautiful instrumental music, lots of energized singing, and meaningful kavvanot—intentions for prayer. The conclusion of the Haftarah notes that the people departed from the Temple “joyful [ semechim] and glad of heart” (I Kings 8:66). Shemini Atzeret Eighth Day Assembly. (e) The Haftarah is the first chapter of the book of Joshua (which follows the book of Deuteronomy in the Tanach). Shemini Atzeret is the eight day of completion, and marks the conclusion of Succot. Sign up today. The gabbai will instruct your where to stand, and he/she will then make the misheberach prayer honoring you for taking the Torah aliyah. Let us work with the Sfas Emes’s very first ma’amar in the section entitled “Lesukkos” (‘For Sukkos’). Audio clips copyright ©2006-2009 Rabbi Mark Zimmerman. The extended consecration celebration, which occurred even on Yom Kippur, is a point of controversy in the Talmud, for example: Don Issac Abarbanel, however, claims otherwise. Shemini Atzeret / Simhat Torah 5763 Haftarah Simchat Torah (Joshua 1:1-18) September 28, 2002 in Israel September 29, 2002 in the Dia The final words of the … The Haftorah is read from the book of Melachim Aleph or Kings I. Sephardim read 8:54-56. I Kings 8:54-66 . Sukkot-Shemini Atzeret - simchat torah. In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. On that day the King consecrated the middle of the court that was before the Temple of the Lord, for there he offered the burnt-offerings (and) the meal-offerings and the fat of the peace-offerings, for the copper altar that was before the Lord was too small to contain the burnt-offerings (and) the meal- offerings and the fat of the peace-offerings. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). וַיִּזְבַּ֣ח שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה אֵ֣ת זֶ֣בַח הַשְּׁלָמִים֮ אֲשֶׁ֣ר זָבַ֣ח לַה’ בָּקָ֗ר עֶשְׂרִ֤ים וּשְׁנַ֙יִם֙ אֶ֔לֶף וְצֹ֕אן מֵאָ֥ה וְעֶשְׂרִ֖ים אָ֑לֶף וַֽיַּחְנְכוּ֙ אֶת־בֵּ֣ית ה’ הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ וְכָל־בְּנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ בַּיּ֣וֹם הַה֗וּא קִדַּ֨שׁ הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ אֶת־תּ֣וֹךְ הֶחָצֵ֗ר אֲשֶׁר֙ לִפְנֵ֣י בֵית־ה’ כִּי־עָ֣שָׂה שָׁ֗ם אֶת־הָֽעֹלָה֙ וְאֶת־הַמִּנְחָ֔ה וְאֵ֖ת חֶלְבֵ֣י הַשְּׁלָמִ֑ים כִּֽי־מִזְבַּ֤ח הַנְּחֹ֙שֶׁת֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר לִפְנֵ֣ ה’ קָטֹ֗ן מֵֽהָכִיל֙ אֶת־הָעֹלָ֣ה וְאֶת־הַמִּנְחָ֔ה וְאֵ֖ת חֶלְבֵ֥י הַשְּׁלָמִֽים׃. Haftarah Reading. 56 "Praised be the Lord who has granted a haven to His … All rights reserved. Rabbi Dr. Jeremy Wieder. 55 He stood, and in a loud voice blessed the whole congregation of Israel:. Aleinu, Shemini Atzeres, 5632 the eighth [ day ] of Assembly '' ) is a Jewish holiday text. Your lips as an expression of love for haftarah shemini atzeret Shabbat Shalom newsletter and more stood. 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