4 November 2023 / 20 Cheshvan 5784
Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24
Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead.
Shabbat Times for H̱eftsi Bah
H̱eftsi Bah, Israel
- Candle lighting: 16:28 on Friday, Nov 3
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayera
- Havdalah: 17:23 on Saturday, Nov 4
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Vayera | וירא | “He Appeared”
Torah: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24
Prophets: 2 Kings 4:1-37
Brit Hadasha: Luke 2:1-38; Romans 9:6-9; Galatians 4:21-31; Hebrews 6:13-20, 11:13-19; James 2:14-24
(click on a selected reading connected to each photo to be taken directly to it and please read and study them)
“Torah Portions” are a systematic teaching schedule that includes a portion of scripture from the Torah, Prophets, and Brit Hadassah 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.
Shabbat Shalom
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