The Haftarah portion for Shabbat Ki Tissa (I Kings 18:20-39) (Sephardi) narrated in English by Ronald Guttman.
Questions for Discussion:
The idolatry battled by Elijah encompasses more than simply bowing down to statues of stone. It includes anything other than God that we turn into an absolute, making it our highest value -- whether money, power, fame, or even beliefs and practices.
• What are the most prevalent idols in our society today?
• Which ones are you personally most often seduced by?

JTS wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the Jewish Publication Society for allowing us to use their translation.