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Parashat Bereshit 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 26 October 2024 / 24 Tishrei 5785 Parashat Bereshit is the 1st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Bereishit (“In the Beginning”), the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat fromContinue reading

Parashat Ha’azinu / פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ

Parashat Ha’azinu is the 53rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on 5 Oct 2024 / 3 Tishrei 5785. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 In Ha’azinu (“Listen”) , Moses recites a poem praising God and criticizing the sins of the Israelites. He describes the misfortunes that the Israelites will face and the damageContinue reading “Parashat Ha’azinu / פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ”

Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech

This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech (read on 28 September 2024). In Nitzavim (“Standing”), Moses addresses the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of following God’s covenant and of not worshiping other gods. He describes the process of repentance and returning to God, and stresses that God’s commandments are achievable and “not in the heavens.” Vayeilech (“He Went”) opensContinue reading “Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech”

Parashat Ki Tisa 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא

2 March 2024 / 22 Adar I 5784 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. TheContinue reading “Parashat Ki Tisa 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא”

Parashat Shemot 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת

6 January 2024 / 25 Tevet 5784 Parashat Shemot is the 13th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 1:1-6:1 Shemot (“Names”) is the first Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It opens describing the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt. Moses is born, placed in a basket on theContinue reading “Parashat Shemot 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת”