8 March 2025 / 8 Adar 5785
Parashat Tetzaveh is the 20th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10; Deuteronomy 25:17-19
Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) opens as God instructs Moses to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. God details how to make the priestly clothing, how to sanctify the priests and offer sacrifices during the seven days of inauguration in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and how to build the golden altar
Shabbat Times for Te’ashur
Te’ashur, Israel
- Candle lighting: 17:25 on Friday, Mar 7
- Shabbat Zachor occurs on Saturday, Mar 8
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Tetzaveh
- Havdalah: 18:21 on Saturday, Mar 8
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Tetzaveh | תצוה | “You Shall Command”
Torah: Exodus 27:20 – 30:10
Prophets: Ezekiel 43:10-27; 1 Samuel 15:2-34
Brit Hadasha: Mark 4:35 – 5:43; Philippians 4:10-20
(click on a selected scripture reading below each photo 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.
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