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

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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

Parashat Pinchas 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס

27 July 2024 / 21 Tamuz 5784

Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Numbers 25:10-30:1

Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions. 

Shabbat Times for Bayt Mirsim

Bayt Mirsim, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 19:22 on Friday, Jul 26
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Pinchas
  • Havdalah: 20:20 on Saturday, Jul 27

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Pinchas | פנחס | “Phinehas”

Torah: Numbers 25:10 – 29:40 (30:1)

Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 `

Prophets: 1 Kings 18:46 – 19:21; Psalm 110:1-7

1 john 1:1-10

Brit Hadasha: Mark 11:27 – 12:37; Hebrews 12:1-17


(click on a selected scripture reading below each photo to be taken directly to it and please read 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 חסידי ה’

from the house of בובי ג’קסון

Parashat Balak 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת בָּלָק

20 July 2024 / 14 Tamuz 5784 (Israel)

Parashat Balak is the 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

This page displays the Israel Torah reading for Balak 5784. The Diaspora schedule is used by Jews living outside of modern Israel.

Torah Portion: Numbers 22:2-25:9

Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam’s donkey speaks along the way, and Balaam ends up blessing the Israelites. The portion ends with a story about Israelite men sinning with Moabite women and the stabbing of an Israelite and a Midianite

Shabbat Times for Bayt Mirsim

Bayt Mirsim, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 19:26 on Friday, Jul 19
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Balak
  • Havdalah: 20:24 on Saturday, Jul 20
  • Fast begins: 04:28 on Tuesday, Jul 23
  • Tzom Tammuz occurs on Tuesday, Jul 23
  • Fast ends: 20:15 on Tuesday, Jul 23

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Balak | בלק | “Balak”

Torah: Numbers 22:1 – 25:9

Prophets: Micah 5:7(6) – 6:8

Brit Hadasha: Mark 11:12-25; 1 Corinthians 1:20-31; 2 Peter 2:1-22; Revelation 2:12-17


(click on a selected 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

מבית בובי ג’קסון