Vayakhel in a Nutshell Exodus 35:1–38:20 The name of the Parshah, “Vayakhel,” means “And he gathered” and it is found in Exodus 35:1. Moses assembles the people of Israel and reiterates to them the commandment … Read More
Lech Lecha
Genesis 12:1–17:27 G‑d speaks to Abram, commanding him, “Go from your land, from your birthplace and from your father’s house, to the land which I will show you.” There, G‑d says, he will be made into a great nation. Abram and … Read More
Vezot Habraha
The Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret Torah readings are from Leviticus22-23, Numbers 29, and Deuteronomy 14-16. These readings detail the laws of the moadim or “appointed times” on the Jewish calendar for festive celebration of our … Read More
Nitsavim – Vayeleh
The Parshah of Nitzavim includes some of the most fundamental principles of the Jewish faith: The unity of Israel: “You stand today, all of you, before the L‑rd your G‑d: your heads, your tribes, your … Read More
Ki Teitzei
Ki Teitzei in a Nutshell Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 The name of the Parshah, “Ki Teitzei,” means “when you go out,” and it is found in Deuteronomy 21:10. Seventy-four of the Torah’s 613 commandments (mitzvot) are in … Read More
