Ki Tisa
Torah Reading: Exodus 30:11-34:35
Ki Tisa | כי תשא | When you take
Torah Reading: Exodus 30:11-34:35
This Torah portion contains more instructions concerning the Tabernacle, the Golden Calf incident, Moses’ intercession on behalf of Israel, and the radiant face of Moses from being in God’s presence.
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Tetzaveh
Torah Reading: Exodus 27:20-30:10
Tetzaveh | תצוה | You shall command
Torah Reading: Exodus 27:20-30:10
This Torah portion contains God’s instructions for bringing olive oil for the Temple Menorah, making holy garments for the priests, the priestly ordination ceremony, and the altar of incense.
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Terumah
Torah Reading: Exodus 25:1-27:19
Terumah | תרומה | Heave offering
Torah Reading: Exodus 25:1-27:19
This Torah portion gives the instructions concerning the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
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Mishpatim
Torah Reading: Exodus 21:1-24:18
Mishpatim | משפטים | Judgments
Torah Reading: Exodus 21:1-24:18
In this Torah Portion, Moses sets out a series of laws governing many different things: Slavery, property, restitution, the Shemitah and Yovel, and the three pilgrimage festivals. The Torah Portion concludes with Israel’s acceptance of the covenant with God followed by Moses ascending Mount Sinai to get the tablets of stone.
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Yitro
Torah Reading: Exodus 18:1-20:23
Yitro | יתרו | Jethro
Torah Reading: Exodus 18:1-20:23
In this Torah Portion, the father-in-law of Moses, Jethro, gives Moses some organizational advice on how to judge cases among the people of Israel. Then we read about the Israelites reaching Mount Sinai. The Torah Portion concludes with Israel receiving the Ten Commandments.
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Beshalach
Torah Reading: Exodus 13:17-17:16
Beshalach | בשלח | When he sent
Torah Reading: Exodus 13:17-17:16
In this Torah Portion, Pharaoh sends an army after the Israelites, trapping them at the Red Sea. God splits the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to pass, then closes the sea back upon the Egyptians. The Torah Portion also records the Song of Moses, the miracles of manna coming down from heaven, the bitter water of Marah made sweet, and Moses bringing water out of a rock. The Torah Portion concludes with Amalek attacking Israel and being defeated.
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Bo
Torah Reading: Exodus 10:1-13:16
Bo | וארא | I appeared
Torah Reading: Exodus 10:1-13:16
This Torah Portion tells the story of the last three plagues that God sent upon Egypt. It also tells the story of the first Passover when Israel put the blood of the lamb on their doorposts to be spared from the last plague—the death of the firstborn. We also read about the Exodus from Egypt. The Torah Portion concludes with God giving instructions for Passover, Unleavened Bread, and the consecration of the firstborn.
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Va'era
Torah Reading: Exodus 6:2-9:35
Va'era | וארא | I appeared
Torah Reading: Exodus 6:2-9:35
This Torah Portion begins with the Lord commanding Moses and Aaron to go back to Pharaoh and order him to let the people of Israel go. The rest of the Torah Portion tells of the first seven plagues that God sent upon Egypt because of Pharaoh’s persistent refusal to obey God’s will.
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Shemot
Torah Reading: Exodus 1:1-6:1
Shemot | שמות | Names
Torah Reading: Exodus 1:1-6:1
This Torah Portion tells the story of Israel’s affliction in Egypt (Exodus 1). Then we’re introduced to Moses, who was rescued from death as an infant and adopted by the Pharaoh’s daughter. We see Moses grow up and flee to Midian after having murdered an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave (Exodus 2). After many years living in the land of Midian, God appears to Moses in the form of a burning bush and charges him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3). So Moses returns to Egypt where he and his brother Aaron go to Pharaoh and tell him to let the Hebrews go. Pharaoh refuses and instead puts pressure on the Hebrew slaves by making unreasonable demands and having them beaten when they fail to deliver (Exodus 4-5). The Torah Portion concludes with God assuring Moses that Israel will be delivered from Egypt (Exodus 6:1).
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Vayechi
Torah Reading: Genesis 44:18-47:27
Vayechi | ויחי | He lived
Torah Reading: Genesis 47:28-50:26
This Torah Portion tells the story of Jacob’s request to be buried in Canaan when he dies (Genesis 47:28-31). It also tells of Jacob’s blessing over Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, followed by Jacob’s blessings over each of his own sons (Genesis 48:1-49:27). Then we learn about Jacob’s death and burial (Genesis 49:28-33). The Torah Portion concludes with Joseph forgiving his brothers followed by Joseph’s death (Genesis 50).
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Vayigash
Torah Reading: Genesis 44:18-47:27
Vayigash | ויגש | He approached
Torah Reading: Genesis 44:18-47:27
This Torah Portion tells the story of Judah pleading on behalf of his brother Benjamin, whom Joseph took captive (Genesis 44:18-34). Joseph then reveals his true identity to his brothers (Genesis 45). Jacob then brings his whole family down to Egypt and reunites with his son, Joseph (Genesis 46). The Torah Portion concludes with telling of Joseph’s administration in Egypt during the famine and Israel setting in the land of Goshen (Genesis 47:1-27).
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Miketz
Torah Reading: Genesis 41:1-44:17
Miketz | מקץ | From the end
Torah Reading: Genesis 41:1-44:17
This Torah Portion tells the story of Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, which leads to his rise to power in Egypt (Genesis 41). Due to a famine in the land of Canaan, Joseph’s brothers then travel to Egypt to buy grain where they encounter Joseph who, at this point, is the second in command over all of Egypt. But after many years, Joseph’s brothers didn’t recognize him (Genesis 42:1-17). Joseph orders his brothers to go back to Canaan and bring his brother Benjamin back to Egypt. So they depart back home (Genesis 42:18-38). Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin (Genesis 43). The Torah Portion concludes with Joseph detaining Benjamin (Genesis 44:1-17).
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Vayeshev
Torah Reading: Genesis 37:1-40:23
Vayeshev | וישב | He settled
Torah Reading: Genesis 37:1-40:23
This Torah Portion begins by introducing us to Jacob’s son, Joseph, who had dreams of greatness and was despised by his brothers (Genesis 37:1-11). Joseph’s brothers conspired against him, threw him into a pit, and then sold him into captivity in Egypt. Then they told their father that Joseph had been killed by a wild animal (Genesis 37:12-36). After that, we read a bizarre story of how Judah wronged his daughter-in-law, Tamar, by not keeping his promise to let her marry his son, Shelah. So she disguised herself as a prostitute and tricked Judah into sleeping with her. She got pregnant and bore twins named Perez and Zerah (Genesis 38). Then we read about how Joseph served his master Potiphar. But after turning down Potiphar’s wife who was trying to seduce him, she falsely accused him of assaulting her and Joseph was imprisoned (Genesis 39). The Torah Portion concludes with Joseph interpreting the dreams of two fellow prisoners (Genesis 40).
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Vayishlach
Torah Reading: Genesis 32:3-36:43
Vayishlach | וישלח | He sent
Torah Reading: Genesis 32:3-36:43
This Torah Portion begins with the story of Jacob wrestling with God at Peniel, where his name was changed to Israel (Genesis 32). It also tells the story of Jacob reconciling with his brother, Esau (Genesis 33). Then we read about Jacob’s daughter, Dinah, being defiled in the city of Shechem, and her brothers killing all the males in the city out of revenge (Genesis 34). Afterward, Jacob returns to Bethel, and the Torah Portion speaks about the birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel and the death of Isaac (Genesis 35). The Torah Portion concludes with a record of Esau’s descendants (Genesis 36:1-15).
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Vayetze
Torah Reading: Genesis 28:10-32:2
Vayetze | ויצא | He went out
Torah Reading: Genesis 28:10-32:2
This Torah Portion begins with the story of Jacob settling at Bethel where he fell asleep and had a supernatural encounter with the Lord in his dreams (Genesis 28:10-22). It also tells the story of Jacob working for Laban and marrying Rachel and Leah (Genesis 29). Then we learn about the birth of Jacob’s children and Jacob prospering at Laban’s expense (Genesis 30). The parashah concludes with the story of Jacob and his family fleeing from Laban (Genesis 31).
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Toldot
Torah Reading: Genesis 25:19-28:9
Toldot | תולדות | Family history
Torah Reading: Genesis 25:19-28:9
This Torah Portion tells the story of the conflict between Jacob and Esau all the way since their birth (Genesis 25:19-34). It also speaks of Isaac passing off his wife, Rebekah, as his sister, taking after his father Abraham (Genesis 26). Then there’s the story of Jacob and Rebekah deceiving Isaac into blessing Jacob (Genesis 27). The parashah concludes with Jacob being told to flee to Paddan-aram to avoid Esau’s wrath (Genesis 28:1-9).
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Chayei Sarah
Torah Reading: Genesis 23:1-25:18
Chayei Sarah | חיי שרה | Sarah's life
Torah Reading: Genesis 23:1-25:18
This Torah Portion records the death and burial of Abraham’s wife, Sarah (Genesis 23). It also tells the story of Abraham’s servant’s mission to find a wife for Isaac and the marriage between Isaac and Rebecca (Genesis 24). The parashah concludes with the Abraham’s death (Genesis 25:1-18).
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Vayera
Torah Reading: Genesis 18:1-22:24
Vayera | וירא | He appeared
Torah Reading: Genesis 18:1-22:24
This Torah Portion tells the stories of Abraham’s three visitors and his bargaining with God over the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18). It also speaks of Lot’s two visitors and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19). Abraham travels to Gerar and he once again tries to pass off his wife, Sarah, as his sister (Genesis 20). Then there’s the story of the birth of Isaac and the sending away of Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 21). Finally, the Torah Portion concludes with the powerful story of the binding of Isaac (Genesis 22).
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Lech Lecha
Torah Reading: Genesis 12:1-17:27
Lech Lecha | לך לך | Go forth
Torah Reading: Genesis 12:1-17:27
In this Torah Portion, we’re introduced to the patriarch Abram. God reveals Himself to Abram and calls him to leave his homeland and go to a new land (Genesis 12:1-10). This parashah also tells the story of Abram’s passing off his wife, Sarai, as his sister in Egypt (Genesis 12:10-20). We also learn about Abram and his nephew, Lot, parting ways (Genesis 13) followed by Lot’s captivity and rescue (Genesis 14:1-16). Then there’s the account of Abram being blessed by Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-24), God’s Covenant with Abram (Genesis 15), the Hagar scandal and the birth of Ishmael (Genesis 16), and finally the covenant of circumcision (Genesis 17).
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Vezot Habracha
Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12
Vezot Habracha | וזאת הברכה | This is the blessing
Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12
This Torah Portion contains Moses’ final blessing upon each of the tribes of Israel and concludes with the death of Moses.
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