Torah

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

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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.

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

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“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

Parashat Nasso is the 35th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read in Israel on 27 May 2023 / 7 Sivan 5783.

Torah Portion: Numbers 4:21-7:89

Naso (“Take A Census”), the longest portion in the Torah, opens by detailing responsibilities of the Levites. It also describes laws of a woman suspected of adultery (sotah), the Nazirite, and the priestly blessing. The portion ends by listing the gifts that heads of tribes bring to the Mishkan (Tabernacle).

Shabbat Times for Be’eri
Be’eri, Israel

Rosh Chodesh Sivan occurs on Sunday, May 21

Erev Shavuot occurs on Thursday, May 25
Candle lighting: 19:19 on Thursday, May 25
Shavuot occurs on Friday, May 26
Candle lighting: 19:20 on Friday, May 26
This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Nasso
Havdalah: 20:20 on Saturday, May 27

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Nasso | נשא | Take Up”

Torah: Numbers 4:21 – 7:89

rophets: Judges 13:2-25

Brit Hadasha: John 7:53 – 8:11, 11:1-54; Acts 21:17-32

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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.

Shabbo

מקג’ק

13 May 2023 / 22 Iyyar 5783

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai is the 32nd and 33rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Shabbat Times for Be’eri

Be’eri, Israel

• Lag BaOmer occurs on Tuesday, May 9
• Candle lighting: 19:10 on Friday, May 12
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Behar-Bechukotai
• Havdalah: 20:09 on Saturday, May 13

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Behar/Bechukotai | בהר/בחקותי | “On the Mountain/In My Statutes”

Torah: Leviticus 25:1 – 27:34

Prophets: Isaiah 61:1-11; Jeremiah 16:19 – 17:14, 32:

Brit Hadasha: Luke 4:16-21, 13:1 – 15:32; John 14:15-21, 15:10-12; 1 Corinthians 7:21-24; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Galatians 6:7-10; 1 John 1:1-10

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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.

שלום אליחם

מ

רוברט ריי

Parashat Emor is the 31st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on 6 May 2023 / 15 Iyyar 5783.

Shabbat Times for Emunim

Emunim, Israel

Pesach Sheni occurs on Friday, May 5

• Candle lighting: 19:05 on Friday, May 5
• This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Emor
• Havdalah: 20:04 on Saturday, May 6
• Lag BaOmer occurs on Tuesday, May 9

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Emor | אמור | “Say”

Torah: Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23

Ezekiel 44:15-31

Brit Hadasha: Luke 11:1 – 12:59; Galatians 3:26-29; 1 Peter 2:4-10
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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.

Shabbat Shalom

רובי ריי

29 April 2023 / 8 Iyyar 5783

Achrei Mot (“After The Death”) opens by describing the ritual service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It then details the prohibitions of offering sacrifices outside of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and of eating animal blood, and ends with a list of forbidden sexual relations. Kedoshim (“Holy”) opens by instructing the Israelites to be holy. It details dozens of laws regulating all aspects of life, including observing Shabbat, loving one’s neighbor, and leaving portions of a field for the poor. It ends by detailing punishments for certain types of idolatry and sexual misconduct.

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Acharei Mot/Kedoshim | אחרי מות/קדושים | “After the Death/Holy”

Torah: 

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Acharei Mot/Kedoshim | אחרי מות/קדושים | “After the Death/Holy”

Achrei Mot (“After The Death”) opens by describing the ritual service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It then details the prohibitions of offering sacrifices outside of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and of eating animal blood, and ends with a list of forbidden sexual relations. Kedoshim (“Holy”) opens by instructing the Israelites to be holy. It details dozens of laws regulating all aspects of life, including observing Shabbat, loving one’s neighbor, and leaving portions of a field for the poor. It ends by detailing punishments for certain types of idolatry and sexual misconduct. ^[

Torah: Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27

Prophets: Malachi 3:4 – 4:6(3:24); Ezekiel 20:2-20, 22:1-19; Amos 9:7-15; Isaiah 29:1-24

Brit Hadasha: Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-37; John 7:1-52; Romans 3:19-28, 9:30 – 10:13, 13:1-14; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11; Galatians 3:10-14, 5:13-26; Hebrews 9:11-28; James 2:1-9; 1 Peter 1:13-16

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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.

shabbat shalom (שבת שלום)

Robert Jackson (רוברט ג’קסון)

Hashmonaim, Israel