Passages

by Rabbi Michael Hattin Published by Urim Publications Hardcover, 384 pages ISBN 978-965-524-119-8 publication: 2012 Passages is a journey through the text of the Torah that can transform you. Passages is a thought-provoking study of the weekly parasha that deftly weaves literary analysis of the Biblical text with selected teachings of classical Jewish commentary. Revealing the intricacies of the Torah portion and offering innovative readings, Passages applies the Torah's message to the complexities of modern living. Passages is a journey into the landscape of Biblical study that will both challenge and refresh you. About the author: 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 studied for semicha at Yeshivat Har Etzion and holds a professional degree in architecture from the University of Toronto. He has served as scholar-in-residence in many communities in