Parashat Eikev 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב

24 August 2024 / 20 Av 5784

Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25

In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron’s death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will encounter if they disobey. [1]

Shabbat Times for Ein Bokek

Ein Bokek, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 18:54 on Friday, Aug 23
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Eikev
  • Havdalah: 19:48 on Saturday, Aug 24

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Ekev | עקב | “Consequence”

Torah: Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25

Prophets: Isaiah 49:14 – 51:3


Brit Hadasha: John 13:31 – 15:27; James 5:7-11; Romans 8:31-39

(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.

שבת שלום חברים

Parashat Vaetchanan 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן

17 August 2024 / 13 Av 5784

Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11

Vaetchanan (“I Pleaded”) opens as Moses describes his pleading with God to be allowed into the Land of Israel. Moses warns the Israelites not to pursue idolatry and recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments. The portion also contains the Shema, a declaration of faith and a central text in Jewish prayer

Shabbat Times for Deganim

Deganim, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 19:05 on Friday, Aug 16

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23 – 7:11

Prophets: Isaiah 40:1-26

MARK 12:28*34

Brit Hadasha: Luke 4:1-13, 10:25-37, 22:13-38; Acts 13:13-43; Romans 3:21-31; 1 Timothy 2:1-15; James 2:14-26


(click on a selected scripture below near the photo reading 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 ושתהיה לכם שבת טובה

אהבה לכולם

בובי ג’קסון

Parashat Devarim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת דְּבָרִים

10 August 2024 / 6 Av 5784

Parashat Devarim is the 44th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22

Devarim (“Words”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, the final book of the Torah. In it, Moses recounts events from the Israelites’ travels in the desert, like the appointment of judges, the sin of the spies, and the wars with the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.

Shabbat Times for Mishmar HaNegev

Mishmar HaNegev, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 19:11 on Friday, Aug 9
  • Shabbat Chazon occurs on Saturday, Aug 10
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Devarim
  • Havdalah: 20:07 on Saturday, Aug 10
  • Tish’a B’Av 2024 / תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב 5784
  • The Ninth of Av ✡️
  • Tish’a B’Av for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on  and ends at nightfall on .
  • Tisha B’Av (Hebrew: תשעה באב or ט׳ באב, “the Ninth of Av,”) is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date. Tisha B’Av is never observed on Shabbat. If the 9th of Av falls on a Saturday, the fast is postponed until the 10th of Av.
  • Fast begins: 19:27 on Monday, Aug 12
  • Erev Tish’a B’Av occurs on Monday, Aug 12
  • Tish’a B’Av occurs on Tuesday, Aug 13
  • Fast ends: 19:57 on Tuesday, Aug 13

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Devarim | דברים | “Words”

Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1 – 3:22

Prophets: Isaiah 1:1-27

Brit Hadasha: Mark 14:1-16; John 15:1-11; Hebrews 3:7 – 4:11; 1 Timothy 3:1-7


(click on a selected SCRIPTURE reading 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

from a fellow believer in יהוה

בובי ג’קסון

פרשת דברים

Relationship and Responsibility

http://www.beithatorah.org

The presence of prosperity in our lives can become a trap that can cause us to fall into living without the presence of יהוה in our lives.

שלום עליכם

בובי ג’קסון

Parashat Matot-Masei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מַּטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי

3 August 2024 / 28 Tamuz 5784

Parashat Matot-Masei is the 42nd and 43rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Numbers 30:2-36:13

Matot (“Tribes”) opens with laws about vows, and continues to describe the Israelites’ war against the Midianites and the allocation of spoils. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel, and Moses acquiesces on the condition that they help conquer it. Masei (“Travels”), the final Torah portion in the Book of Numbers, opens with a list of places that the Israelites traveled in the desert. God commands the Israelites to destroy idolatry in the Land of Israel, outlines Israel’s boundaries, and details the laws of cities of refuge for accidental killers. 

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Mattot/Massei | מטות/מסעי | “Tribes/Journeys”

Torah: Numbers 30:1(30:2) – 36:13

Jeremiah 2:4-28:4:3::4:1-2

Prophets: Jeremiah 1:1 – 2:28

Phil.3:12-21

Brit Hadasha: Matthew 23:1 – 25:46; Philippians 3:12-16;
James 4:1-12


(click on a selected scriptural reading connected to 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.

שיהיה לך שבוע טוב

בובי ג’קסון