23 December 2023 / 11 Tevet 5784
Parashat Vayigash is the 11th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Genesis 44:18-47:27
Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers, crying and kissing them. The brothers bring Jacob from Canaan to Egypt, and Jacob and his children settle in Goshen. The portion ends as Joseph buys most of Egypt’s land in exchange for food. [1]
Shabbat Times for Har Adar
Har Adar, Israel
- Fast begins: 05:18 on Friday, Dec 22
- Asara B’Tevet occurs on Friday, Dec 22
- Candle lighting: 16:21 on Friday, Dec 22
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayigash
- Havdalah: 17:20 on Saturday, Dec 23
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Vayigash | ויגש | “He Drew Near”
Torah: Genesis 44:18 – 47:27
Prophets: Ezekiel 37:15-28
Brit Hadasha: Luke 6:9-16 ; John 5:1-47; Acts 7:13-15; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
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“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
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