As the book of Genesis closes, the seventy souls of Jacob's family become the twelve tribes of Israel. Cosmic secrets are almost revealed. The children of Israel sink deeper into exile, but take with them …

6 hours ago · Each page displays a summary of the parsha, the verses read for each aliyah (traditional full kriyah, triennial and weekday), the accompanying Haftarah, and English-language commentary …

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The parashah is a section of the Torah used in Jewish liturgy during a particular week. There are 54 parshas, or parashiyot in Hebrew, and the full cycle is read over the course of one Biblical year.

6 hours ago · Topics include the weekly parsha, Jewish holidays & fast days, laws & mitzvot, prayers, relationships, big philosophical ideas and more. Have something to say at the Shabbos table that will …

Sep 25, 2023 · In this section you will find this week's parsha hashavua - weekly torah portion commentary - as well as podcasts, videos and links to other resources for you to explore and enjoy.

6 hours ago · Our Torah reading for this week, parashat Vayechi (i.e., Gen. 47:28-50:26), recounts how the great patriarch Jacob adopted Joseph's two sons (Ephraim and Manasseh) as his own children.

6 hours ago · Parashat Vayechi: The Legend of You and Me Jacob’s blessing to his son Joseph offers a potent metaphor about maintaining steadfastness in a world defined by rapid change.

This weekly calendar serves as a foundational structure for Jewish learning. Not only is the weekly Torah portion (parashat hashavuah in Hebrew or, simply, the parashah) chanted during communal …

Here you will find a d’var Torah (commentary) on each week’s Torah portion, listed by its Hebrew name, with suggestions on how that weekly portion can be connected to some aspect of modern Israel. …