Parashat Vayeshev is the 9th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on / 20 Kislev 5785.
Torah Portion: Genesis 37:1-40:23
Vayeshev (“He Settled”) begins the story of Joseph, describing his rivalry with his brothers, slavery in Egypt, and imprisonment after his master’s wife frames him in response to Joseph’s refusal of her advances. It also contains the story of Tamar, her husbands, and her father-in-law, Judah. [1]
Shabbat Times for Urim
Urim, Israel
- Candle lighting: 16:25 on Friday, Dec 20
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayeshev
- Havdalah: 17:23 on Saturday, Dec 21
- Chanukah: 1 Candle: 17:05 on Wednesday, Dec 25
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Vayeshev | וישב | “He Settled”
Torah: Genesis 37:1 – 40:23
Prophets: Amos 2:6 – 3:8
Brit Hadasha: John 2:13 – 4:42, 7:37-39; Acts 7:9-10; Revelation 21:1 – 22:21
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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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