Women rabbis are changing the face of

Judaism.
Discover how their interpretations of the

Prophets, Writings,
and Megillot can enrich your

perspective.

The Haftarah is a potent tool for

understanding the values, ethics, and moral lessons contained

in the Torah readings. In this first-of-its-kind volume, more

than eighty women rabbis from the Reform, Conservative, and

Reconstructionist movements offer fresh perspectives on the

beloved texts that make up the Haftarah-the Prophets and

Writings-and the Five Megillot.

Based on readings that are rich in

imagery-some poetic, some narrative, some dark and

brooding-their commentaries include surprising insights

on the stories of Deborah and Yael, David and Goliath, David

and Bathsheva, and the witch of Endor, among many others.

Themes such as Jerusalem as woman, the story of Jonah and the

fish, and other prophetic images are informed and challenged by

this groundbreaking work.

A rich resource, a major contribution to

modern biblical commentary, and the ideal companion to The

Women’s Torah Commentary, The Women’s Haftarah

Commentary will inspire all of us to gain deeper meaning from

the Hebrew scriptures and a heightened appreciation of Judaism.