The Haftarah portion for Sukkot Day 2 (1 Kings 8:2-21) narrated in English by Ronald Guttman.
Questions for Discussion:
On the second day of Sukkot, we read of the completion of Solomon’s Temple, and the presence of God coming to rest. As we ourselves dwell in newly built, temporary structures, we might ask: what makes something a dwelling place for God.
• Is it the physical building, the intention in building it, the activities carried out in it?
• What drives God’s presence from the world?

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