Passages: Text and Transformation in the Parasha

Deftly weaving literary analysis of the biblical text with selected teachings of classical Jewish commentary, Passages is a thought-provoking study of the weekly parasha. Revealing the intricacies of the Torah portion and offering innovative readings, the book applies the Torah’s message to the complexities of modern living. This journey into the landscape of biblical study will both challenge and refresh readers.

Rabbi Michael Hattin is a master teacher of Tanakh at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem and the director of the Beit Midrash for the Pardes Educators Program. He has been a scholar-in-residence in many communities throughout North America and Europe.