2 November 2024 / 1 Cheshvan 5785 Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32; Numbers 28:9-15 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive theContinue reading “Parashat Noach 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ”
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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”
Parashat Mishpatim / פרשת משפטים
Shabbat Times West Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel Candle lighting: 4:40pm on Friday, 09 February 2018 This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Mishpatim Shabbat Shekalim occurs on Saturday, 10 February 2018 Havdalah (50 min): 6:11pm on Saturday, 10 February 2018 Portion (parasha) for this week: Mishpatim | משפטים | “Judgments” Torah: Exodus 21:1 – 24:18 Prophets: 2 Kings 11:21-12:21; Jeremiah 33:25-26, 34:8-22 Brit Hadasha: Matthew 15:12-20, Mark 7:14-23, Acts 23:1-11; Hebrews 9:15-22; 10:28-39 (click on a selectedContinue reading “Parashat Mishpatim / פרשת משפטים”
Parashat Vaera / פרשת וארא
Shabbat Times Ẕur Hadassa, Jerusalem, Israel Candle lighting: 4:15pm on Friday, 12 January 2018 This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vaera Havdalah (50 min): 5:46pm on Saturday, 13 January 2018 Portion (parasha) for this week: Va’era | וארא | “I appeared” Torah: Exodus 6:2 – 9:35 Prophets: Ezekiel 28:25 – 29:21 Brit Hadasha: Matthew 12:1-14; Romans 9:14-24; 2 Corinthians 6:14 – 7:1 (click on a selected reading to beContinue reading “Parashat Vaera / פרשת וארא”
Parashat Shemot / פרשת שמות
Shabbat Times Beersheba, Southern District, Israel Candle lighting: 4:34pm on Friday, 05 January 2018 This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Shemot Havdalah (50 min): 5:43pm on Saturday, 06 January 2018 Portion (parasha) for this week: Shemot | שמות | “Names” Torah: Exodus 1:1 – 6:1 Prophets: Isaiah 27:6 – 28:13, 29:22-23; Jeremiah 1:1 – 2:3 Brit Hadasha: Matthew 22:41-46; Luke 5:12-39, 20:27-44; Acts 3:12-15, 5:27-32, 7:17-36,22:12-16, 24:14-16; Hebrews 11:23-26 (click on a selected reading to beContinue reading “Parashat Shemot / פרשת שמות”
Parashat Vayigash / פרשת ויגש
Shabbat Times Ẕur Hadassa, Jerusalem, Israel Candle lighting: 4:00pm on Friday, 22 December 2017 This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Vayigash Havdalah (50 min): 5:31pm on Saturday, 23 December 2017 Portion (parasha) for this week: Vayigash | ויגש | “He Drew Near” Torah: Genesis 44:18 – 47:27 Prophets: Ezekiel 37:15-28 Brit Hadasha: Luke 6:9-16 ; John 5:1-47; Acts 7:13-15; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (click on a selected reading to be taken directlyContinue reading “Parashat Vayigash / פרשת ויגש”
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