Torah

5 August 2023 / 18 Av 5783

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

Shabbat Times for Negba

Negba, Israel

• Tu B’Av occurs on Wednesday, Aug 2
• Candle lighting: 19:17 on Friday, Aug 4
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Eikev
• Havdalah: 20:14 on Saturday, Aug 5

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

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“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.

Negba, Israel

Negba (Hebrew: נֶגְבָּה) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the northern Negev desert near the cities of Kiryat Malakhi and Ashkelon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 967. The name of the kibbutz is based on a verse in the Book of Genesis (13:14)

Shabbat Shalom

בובי ריי

29 July 2023 / 11 Av 5783

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 Mishmar HaNegev

Mishmar HaNegev, Israel

• Candle lighting: 19:22 on Friday, Jul 28

• Shabbat Nachamu occurs on Saturday, Jul 29
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vaetchanan
• Havdalah: 20:19 on Saturday, Jul 29

• Tu B’Av occurs on Wednesday, Aug 2

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Va’etchanan | ואתחנן | “I Pleaded”

Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23 – 7:11

Prophets: Isaiah 40:1-26

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 reading below each photo to be taken directly to it and read 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

Shabbos

בובי ריי

This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Devarim (read on 22 July 2023).

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. ^[1]

Shabbat Times for Nir Yisra’el

Nir Yisra’el, Israel

• Jabotinsky Day occurs on Tuesday, Jul 18
• Rosh Chodesh Av occurs on Wednesday, Jul 19
• Candle lighting: 19:27 on Friday, Jul 21
• Shabbat Chazon occurs on Saturday, Jul 22
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Devarim
• Havdalah: 20:25 on Saturday, Jul 22

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 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.

Shabbos

אוולין ג’קסון

15 July 2023 / 26 Tamuz 5783

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

Shabbat Times for Midreshet Ben-Gurion

Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Israel

• Candle lighting: 19:27 on Friday, Jul 14
• Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Av occurs on Saturday, Jul 15
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Matot-Masei
• Havdalah: 20:26 on Saturday, Jul 15
• Jabotinsky Day occurs on Tuesday, Jul 18
• Rosh Chodesh Av occurs on Wednesday, Jul 19

Portion (parasha) for this week:

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

Torah: Numbers 30:1(30:2) – 36:13

Prophets: Jeremiah 1:1 – 2:28

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

(click on a selected scriptural 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 Hadassah 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.

Shabbos

מאק ג’קסון

Parashat Pinchas 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס

8 July 2023 / 19 Tamuz 5783

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 Paran

Paran, Israel

• Candle lighting: 19:26 on Friday, Jul 7
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Pinchas
• Havdalah: 20:26 on Saturday, Jul 8

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Pinchas | פנחס | “Phinehas”

Torah: Numbers 25:10 – 29:40 (30:1)

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

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

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“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.

Shalom Aleichem

מאק ג’קסון

Parashat Chukat-Balak 5783 / פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת־בָּלָק

1 July 2023 / 12 Tamuz 5783 (Diaspora)

Parashat Chukat-Balak is the 39th and 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Numbers 19:1-25:9

Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og. 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.

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Chukat/Balak | חוק//בלק | “Statute/Balak”

Torah: Numbers 19:1 – 25:9

Prophets: Judges 11:1-40; Isaiah 66:1-24; Micah 5:7(6) – 6:8

Brit Hadasha: Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:12-25; John 3:9-21, 4:3-30, 12:27-50; 1 Corinthians 1:20-31; 2 Peter 2:1-22; Revelation 2:12-17

(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.

Shabbat Times for Bat Hadar

Bat Hadar, Israel

• Candle lighting: 19:32 on Friday, Jun 30
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Balak
• Havdalah: 20:33 on Saturday, Jul 1

Shabbo

רוברט ריי

Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on 6 July 2024 / 30 Sivan 5784.

Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32

Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites

Korach | קורח | “Korah”

Torah: Numbers 16:1 – 18:32

Prophets: 1 Samuel 11:14 – 12:22

Brit Hadasha: Luke 18:35 – 19:28; Romans 13:1-7; 2 Timothy 2:8-21; Jude 1:1-25

(click on a selected scriptural reading under 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 Hadassah 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.

shabbat Shalom

בובי ריי

Shabbat Times for Negba

Negba, Israel

• Candle lighting: 19:31 on Friday, Jun 23
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Chukat
• Havdalah: 20:32 on Saturday, Jun 24

17 June 2023 / 28 Sivan 5783 (Diaspora)

Parashat Sh’lach is the 37th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Shabbat Times for Shezaf

Shezaf, Israel

• Candle lighting: 19:25 on Friday, Jun 16
• Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz occurs on Saturday, Jun 17
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Korach
• Havdalah: 20:25 on Saturday, Jun 17

• Rosh Chodesh Tamuz occurs on Tuesday, Jun 20

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Shelach | שלח | “Send”

Torah: Numbers 13:1 – 15:41

Prophets: Joshua 2:1-24

Brit Hadasha: Mark 10:1-45; Hebrews 3:7-19

(Click on a selected scriptual 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.

Shabbos

מאק ג’קסון

Parashat Beha’alotcha is the 36th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on 22 June 2024 / 16 Sivan 5784.

Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16

Beha’alotekha (“When You Raise”) opens with God instructing Moses to inaugurate the Levites for service in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). It also recounts the stories of people who request a second chance to offer the Passover sacrifice, complaints of the Israelites and their punishments, and a disease that affects Miriam. 

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Beha’alotcha | בהעלותך | “When You Set Up”

Torah: Numbers 8:1 – 12:16

Prophets: Book of Ruth;

 Ezekiel 1:1-28

Brit Hadasha: Luke 17:11 – 18:14; John 19:31-37; Acts 2:1-47

(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.

Shabbos

מאק ג’קסון

מלך ושליט היקום

King and ruler of the universe

Are you a believer in

The Aseret Ha-Devarim represent the minimal moral requirements for mankind.

anokhi Adonai eloheykha (אנוחי אדונאי אלוהייכה)

I am Adonai your God