28 June 2025 / 2 Tamuz 5785
Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32
Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites
Shabbat Times for Kokhav Michael Sobell
Kokhav Michael Sobell, Israel
- Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: Friday, Jun 27
- Candle lighting: 19:32 on Friday, Jun 27
- This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Korach
- Havdalah: 20:33 on Saturday, Jun 28
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Korach | קורח | “Korah”
Torah: Numbers 16:1 – 18:32
Prophets: 1 Samuel 11:14 – 12:22
Brit Hadasha: Luke 18:35 – 19:28; Romans 13:1-7; 2 Timothy 2:8-21; Jude 1:1-25
(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.
Kokhav Michael Sobell, Israel national park
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