Parashat Vayetzei / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא

Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on 7 Dec 2024 / 6 Kislev 5785. Torah Portion: Genesis 28:10-32:3 Vayetzei (“He Went Out”) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his journey toward the home of his uncle Laban.Continue reading “Parashat Vayetzei / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא”

Parashat Toldot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת

30 November 2024 / 29 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, whereContinue reading “Parashat Toldot 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תּוֹלְדוֹת”

Parashat Chayei Sara 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה

23 November 2024 / 22 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac.Continue reading “Parashat Chayei Sara 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת חַיֵּי שָֹרָה”

Parashat Vayera / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא

Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on 16 Nov 2024 / 15 Cheshvan 5785. Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. SarahContinue reading “Parashat Vayera / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא”