22 March 2025 / 22 Adar 5785
Parashat Vayakhel is the 22nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20; Numbers 19:1-22
Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels.
Shabbat Times for Vardon
Vardon, Israel
- Candle lighting: 17:35 on Friday, Mar 21
- Shabbat Parah occurs on Saturday, Mar 22
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayakhel
- Havdalah: 18:30 on Saturday, Mar 22
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Vayak’hel | ויקהל | “He Gathered”
Torah: Exodus 35:1 – 38:20
Prophets: 1 Kings 7:13-51; 2 Kings 11:17 – 12:16(17); Ezekiel 45:16 – 46:18
“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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