Parashat Vayetzei / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּצֵא

Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on  / 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. During years of indentured servitude, Jacob marries Laban’s daughters Leah and Rachel, bearing children with them and with their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah.

Shabbat Times for Vardon

Vardon, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 16:19 on Friday, Dec 6
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayetzei
  • Havdalah: 17:17 on Saturday, Dec 7

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Vayetze | ויצא | “He Went Out”

Torah: Genesis 28:10 – 32:21

Prophets: Hosea 11:7 – 14:9; Psalm 91:1-16

Brit Hadasha: Matthew 3:13 – 4:11; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6


(click on a selected reading below or near each photo to be taken directly to it for reading and study)

“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.

שלום עליכם

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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, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban.

Shabbat Times for Timmorim

Timmorim, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 16:19 on Friday, Nov 29
  • Sigd occurs on Saturday, Nov 30
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Toldot
  • Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Kislev occurs on Saturday, Nov 30
  • Havdalah: 17:16 on Saturday, Nov 30

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Toldot | תולדות | “Family History”


Torah: Genesis 25:19 – 28:9

Prophets: 1 Samuel 20:18-42; Malachi 1:1 – 2:7


Brit Hadasha: Luke 3:1-22; Romans 9:10-16; Hebrews 12:14-17


(click on a selected reading of scripture to be taken directly to it for reading)

“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.

Timmorim, Israel

שלום עליכם

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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. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175. 

Shabbat Times for Bat Yam

Bat Yam, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 16:20 on Friday, Nov 22
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Chayei Sara
  • Havdalah: 17:17 on Saturday, Nov 23

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Cheyei Sarah | חיי שרה | “Sarah’s Life”

Torah: Genesis 23:1 – 25:18

Prophets: 1 Kings 1:1-31

The Apostle Saul speaking

Brit Hadasha: Matthew 2:1-23, 27:3-10; Luke 9:57-62; 1 Corinthians 15:50-57


(click on a selected scriptural 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.

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שלום עליכם;

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Parashat Vayera / פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּרָא

Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on  / 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. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead.

Shabbat Times for Vardon

Vardon, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 16:23 on Friday, Nov 15
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayera
  • Havdalah: 17:19 on Saturday, Nov 16

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Vayera | וירא  | “He Appeared”

Torah: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24  

Prophets: 2 Kings 4:1-37

2 Peter:4-11

Brit Hadasha: Luke 2:1-38; Romans 9:6-9; Galatians 4:21-31; Hebrews 6:13-20, 11:13-19; James 2:14-24


(click on a selected reading of scripture 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.

שלום עליכם

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