Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on / 15 Cheshvan 5785.
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 Vardon
Vardon, Israel
- Candle lighting: 16:23 on Friday, Nov 15
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayera
- Havdalah: 17:19 on Saturday, Nov 16
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
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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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