Shemini Atzeret

The major themes of the day's Torah reading, with a plethora of links to "un-shelled" articles.

Tithes, charity, the Sabbatical year, the firstborn of kosher cattle, and the three major festivals.

A concise rendering of the holiday's reading, divided according to the aliyahs.

The dedication of Solomon's Temple, his prayer, blessing, and his send off of the congregated Jews -- on Shemini Atzeret.

The haftorah’s basic narrative, in simple English.