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Haftarat Ki Tetze: When others destroy, Jews rebuild and make things greater

Jerusalem has endured exile and loss, but Isaiah tells her not to look only at what has been destroyed. She must look ahead to what will be rebuilt.

  • Haftarat Ki Tetze urges Jews to rebuild Jerusalem, not dwell on destruction
  • Enlarge the place of your tent symbolizes active rebuilding after exile
  • Jewish history shows repeated response to destruction with renewed growth

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