2 December 2023 / 19 Kislev 5784
Parashat Vayishlach is the 8th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Genesis 32:4-36:43
Vayishlach (“He Sent”) follows Jacob and his family as Jacob wrestles with a man (commonly understood as an angel), is renamed Israel, and reconciles with his brother, Esau. Jacob’s daughter, Dina, is raped by a Hivite prince, and her brothers sack a city in response. Rachel dies as she gives birth to Jacob’s youngest child, Benjamin
Shabbat Times for Gal’on
Gal’on, Israel
- Candle lighting: 16:18 on Friday, Dec 1
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayishlach
- Havdalah: 17:16 on Saturday, Dec 2
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Vayishlach | וישלח | “He Sent”
Torah: Genesis 32:3 – 36:43
Prophets: Joel 2:30-32; Obadiah 1:1-21
Brit Hadasha: John 1:19 – 2:12 ; Acts 3:18-26; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; Titus 2:1-15; 1 John 3:4-10; Revelation 7:1-12
(click on a selected scriptural reading in each of the photo’s below 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
Gal’on, Israel
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