The Haftarah portion for Second Day of Shavuot (Hab. 3:1-19) narrated in English by Ronald Guttman.
Questions for Discussion:
Habakkuk’s prophecy, chosen for the second day of Shavuot, portrays all of creation in a state of fear and trembling at God’s approach.
• What role does yirah (awe or fear) play in your theology?
• Where in your life do you experience that sense of awe, and what spiritual pathways does it open for you?

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