The Haftarah portion for Rosh Hashanah Day One (1 Samuel 1:1-2:10) narrated in English by Ronald Guttman.

Questions for Discussion:
In the haftarah chosen for the first day of the Jewish New Year, a vulnerable woman, Hannah, is judged harshly and incorrectly by the priest in charge, but proves herself to be genuinely pious, perhaps more so than he.
• Why do you think this haftarah is read on the New Year?
• What lessons does it offer regarding judgment, power, piety and generosity of spirit?
JTS wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the Jewish Publication Society for allowing us to use their translation.