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Parashat Tazria-Metzora 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ־מְּצֹרָע

3 May 2025 / 5 Iyyar 5785 Parashat Tazria-Metzora is the 27th and 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-15:33 Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing,Continue reading “Parashat Tazria-Metzora 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ־מְּצֹרָע”

Parashat Shmini 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי

26 April 2025 / 28 Nisan 5785 Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” GodContinue reading “Parashat Shmini 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי”

Parashat Tzav 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו

12 April 2025 / 14 Nisan 5785 Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:1-8:36 In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks. Moses initiatesContinue reading “Parashat Tzav 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו”

ta’anit bechorot 2025

Ta’anit Bechorot 2025 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5785 Fast of the First Born ✡️ Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5785 occurs at dawn on Thursday, 10 April 2025 Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast isContinue reading “ta’anit bechorot 2025”

Parashat Vayikra 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא

5 April 2025 / 7 Nisan 5785 Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-5:26 In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt onContinue reading “Parashat Vayikra 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא”

Parashat Vayakhel 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל

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. AContinue reading “Parashat Vayakhel 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל”

Parashat Ki Tisa 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא

15 March 2025 / 15 Adar 5785 Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The IsraelitesContinue reading “Parashat Ki Tisa 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא”

Parashat Tetzaveh 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה

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 priestsContinue reading “Parashat Tetzaveh 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה”