Haftarah Blessings

The Haftarah, a selected reading from the Prophets, usually contains some reference to the text or theme of the Sidrah, the Torah Reading, which precedes it. According to Avudraham, the recitation of the Haftarah, was instituted during the period of persecution preceding the revolt of the Maccabees, when the actual Torah reading was prohibited. Readings from the Prophets were then substituted in order to review some of the teachings contained in the Torah itself. The word הַפְטָרָה is derived from the root פטר , which means to discharge or conclude. By reading the Haftarah, we conclude the reading of the Torah.

Berachah recited before the reading of the Haftarah:

(2) Blessed are You, Adonoy our God, King of the Universe, Who chose good prophets, and was pleased with their words which were spoken in truth. Blessed are You, Adonoy, Who chooses the Torah and Moses, His servant, and Israel, His people, and the prophets of truth and righteousness.

Berachos recited after the reading of the Haftarah:

Blessed are You, Adonoy our God, King of the Universe, Rock of all the worlds, Righteous in all generations, the Almighty, the Faithful One, Who says and does, Who speaks and fulfills, for all His words are true and right.

For the Torah, for the Divine Service for the Prophets, and for this Sabbath Day which You gave us, Adonoy, our God, for holiness and for rest, for honor and for glory. For all this, Adonoy, our God, we thank You, and bless You; blessed be Your Name by the mouth of all the living continually forever. Blessed are You, Adonoy, Sanctifier of the Sabbath.