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”

Parashat Terumah 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה

1 March 2025 / 1 Adar 5785 Parashat Terumah is the 19th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 25:1-27:19; Numbers 28:9-15; Exodus 30:11-16 Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to buildContinue reading “Parashat Terumah 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה”

Parashat Yitro / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ

Parashat Yitro is the 17th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on 15 Feb 2025 / 17 Sh’vat 5785. Torah Portion: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter GodContinue reading “Parashat Yitro / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ”