Parashat Shmini 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי

26 April 2025 / 28 Nisan 5785

Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47

Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” God describes the animals, birds, and fish that are permissible and prohibited for consumption, as well as some laws of ritual purity

Shabbat Times for Shittim

Shittim, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 18:55 on Friday, Apr 25
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Shmini
  • Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Iyyar occurs on Saturday, Apr 26
  • Havdalah: 19:52 on Saturday, Apr 26

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Yom HaZikaron occurs on Wednesday, Apr 30

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Sh’mini | שמיני | “Eighth”

Torah: Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47

Prophets: 2 Samuel 6:1 – 7:17; Ezekiel 36:16-38

Brit Hadasha: Mark 9:1-13; Acts 5:1-11, 10:1-35; 2 Corinthians 6:14 – 7:1; Galatians 2:11-16; 1 Peter 1:13-16


(click on a selected scriptural reading below each photo to be taken directly to it and please read them)

“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 מבובי ג’קסון

Parashat Tzav 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו

12 April 2025 / 14 Nisan 5785

Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:1-8:36

In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks. Moses initiates Aaron and Aaron’s sons for priestly service in the Mishkan.

Shabbat Times for Tel Sheva‘

Tel Sheva‘, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 18:48 on Friday, Apr 11

This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Tzav

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Tsav | צו | “Command”

Torah: Leviticus 6:1 (6:8) – 8:36


Prophets: Jeremiah 7:21 – 8:3, 9:23(22) – 24(23); Malachi 3:4 – 4:6 (3:24)

Brit Hadasha: Mark 7:31 – 8:37, 12:28-34; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:14-23


(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.

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Ta’anit Bechorot 2025 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5785

Fast of the First Born ✡️

Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5785 occurs at dawn on 

Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.

ברכות לפסח

חג פסח שמח

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Parashat Vayikra 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא

5 April 2025 / 7 Nisan 5785

Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-5:26

In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt on the altar, meal offerings made of flour and oil, peace offerings, and sacrifices brought for sinning inadvertently

Shabbat Times for Midreshet Ben-Gurion

Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 18:43 on Friday, Apr 4
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayikra
  • Havdalah: 19:39 on Saturday, Apr 5

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Vayikra | ויקרא | “He Called”

Torah: Leviticus 1:1 – 6:7 (5:26)

Prophets: 1 Samuel 15:2-34; Isaiah 43:21 – 44:23

Brit Hadasha: Mark 7:1-30; Romans 8:1-13; Hebrews 10:1-18, 13:10-16


(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.

שבת שלום
ברכות מבובי ג’קסון

Parashat Vayakhel 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל

22 March 2025 / 22 Adar 5785

Parashat Vayakhel is the 22nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20; Numbers 19:1-22

Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels.

Shabbat Times for Vardon

Vardon, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 17:35 on Friday, Mar 21
  • Shabbat Parah occurs on Saturday, Mar 22
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayakhel
  • Havdalah: 18:30 on Saturday, Mar 22

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Vayak’hel | ויקהל | “He Gathered”

Torah: Exodus 35:1 – 38:20

Prophets: 1 Kings 7:13-51; 2 Kings 11:17 – 12:16(17); Ezekiel 45:16 – 46:18

“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
וברכות
מבובי ג’קסון

Parashat Ki Tisa 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא

15 March 2025 / 15 Adar 5785

Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35

Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets. [

Shabbat Times for Peri Gan

Peri Gan, Israel
  • Purim occurs on Friday, Mar 14
  • Candle lighting: 17:32 on Friday, Mar 14
  • Shushan Purim occurs on Saturday, Mar 15
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Ki Tisa
  • Havdalah: 18:27 on Saturday, Mar 15
  • Purim Meshulash occurs on Sunday, Mar 16

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Ki Tisa | כי תשא | “When You Take”

Torah: Exodus 30:11 – 34:35 

Prophets: 1 Kings 18:1-39; Ezekiel 36:16-38

Brit Hadasha: Matthew 9:35 – 11:1; Luke 11:14-20; Acts 7:35 – 8:1; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18


(click on a selected scriptural reading below each pho 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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Parashat Tetzaveh 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּצַוֶּה

8 March 2025 / 8 Adar 5785

Parashat Tetzaveh is the 20th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10; Deuteronomy 25:17-19

Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) opens as God instructs Moses to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. God details how to make the priestly clothing, how to sanctify the priests and offer sacrifices during the seven days of inauguration in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and how to build the golden altar

Shabbat Times for Te’ashur

Te’ashur, Israel
  • Candle lighting: 17:25 on Friday, Mar 7
  • Shabbat Zachor occurs on Saturday, Mar 8
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Tetzaveh
  • Havdalah: 18:21 on Saturday, Mar 8

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Tetzaveh | תצוה | “You Shall Command”

Torah: Exodus 27:20 – 30:10 

Prophets: Ezekiel 43:10-27; 1 Samuel 15:2-34

Hebrews 13:10-17

Brit Hadasha: Mark 4:35 – 5:43; Philippians 4:10-20

(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.

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Parashat Terumah 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת תְּרוּמָה

1 March 2025 / 1 Adar 5785

Parashat Terumah is the 19th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.

Torah Portion: Exodus 25:1-27:19; Numbers 28:9-15; Exodus 30:11-16

Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the vessels that will fill the Mishkan – including the ark, table, menorah, and sacrificial altar – as well as the Mishkan’s walls and curtains

Shabbat Times for Tel Sheva‘

Tel Sheva‘, Israel
  • This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Terumah
  • Havdalah: 18:15 on Saturday, Mar 1

Portion (parasha) for this week:

Terumah | תרומה | “Heave Offering”

Torah: Exodus 25:1 – 27:19

Prophets: 1 Kings 5:12(5:26) – 6:13; Jeremiah 33:25-26

Brit Hadasha: Matthew 12:46 – 13:58; Hebrews 8:1-6, 9:23-24, 10:1


(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 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;

בובי ג’קסון

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