Parshah in a Paragraph

SHOFTIM

Establishing local courts • Penalties for idolatry • The Sanhedrin • The laws of Kings • Levi’im to receive no portion in the land, as Hashem is their portion • A Kohen or Levi's right to serve in the Beis Hamikdash at all times • Do not engage in sorcery like the gentiles; Hashem has granted you access to prophecy • Laws of witnesses • Preparation and laws of war • Take captives only from distant cities • See Taryag Weekly for the various mitzvos.

Haftarah

The Haftarah (Yeshaya 51:12-52:12) brings Hashem’s promise that “I myself will bring you consolation”, which will occur at the final redemption. Although the time of the arrival of Mashiach is unknown, it is a fact that he will arrive. Belief in this tenet brings a measure of consolation and spurs one to anticipate Mashiach’s arrival, and the salvation and relief that the redemption will bring.