The End of the Era of Prophecy and the Conclusion of the Torah

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1. "The Great and Dreadful Day of the Lord"

   Haftarot: Shabbat Hagadol

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

   Our haftara concludes the books of prophets, and should be viewed in relation to a broader historical context. The prophet is speaking to future generations who will not have prophets to turn to. Moshe concludes the era of the written Torah, and Malakhi concludes the era of prophecy. Both warn the nation of the spiritual dangers that lie ahead, and emphasize the eternal connection between God and His nation, despite their sins.