Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on / 6 Kislev 5785.
Torah Portion: Genesis 28:10-32:3
Vayetzei (“He Went Out”) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his journey toward the home of his uncle Laban. During years of indentured servitude, Jacob marries Laban’s daughters Leah and Rachel, bearing children with them and with their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah.
Shabbat Times for Vardon
Vardon, Israel
- Candle lighting: 16:19 on Friday, Dec 6
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayetzei
- Havdalah: 17:17 on Saturday, Dec 7

- Ben-Gurion Day occurs on Sunday, Dec 8
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Vayetze | ויצא | “He Went Out”

Torah: Genesis 28:10 – 32:21

Prophets: Hosea 11:7 – 14:9; Psalm 91:1-16

Brit Hadasha: Matthew 3:13 – 4:11; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
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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.


