Parashat Eikev 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב

5 August 2023 / 18 Av 5783

Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25

In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron’s death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will encounter if they disobey

Shabbat Times for Negba

Negba, Israel
Tu B’Av (Hebrew: ט״ו באב, lit.‘fifteenth of Av‘) is a minor Jewish holiday.[2] In modern-day Israel, it is celebrated as a holiday of love (חג האהבה Ḥag HaAhava).[3] It has been said to be an auspicious day for weddings.
  • Tu B’Av occurs on Wednesday, Aug 2
  • Candle lighting: 19:17 on Friday, Aug 4
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Eikev
  • Havdalah: 20:14 on Saturday, Aug 5

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Ekev | עקב | “Consequence”

TorahDeuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25

ProphetsIsaiah 49:14 – 51:3

Brit HadashaJohn 13:31 – 15:27James 5:7-11Romans 8:31-39


(click on a selected reading listed below each photo to be taken directly to it)

“Torah Portions” are a systematic teaching schedule that includes a portion of scripture from the Torah, Prophets, and Brit Hadasha each week.  This schedule is known all over the world, and serves as a great way to facilitate discussion and learning with others in the Body of the Messiah.

Negba, Israel

Negba (Hebrew: נֶגְבָּה) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the northern Negev desert near the cities of Kiryat Malakhi and Ashkelon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 967. The name of the kibbutz is based on a verse in the Book of Genesis (13:14)

Shabbat Shalom

בובי ריי

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