Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at […]
Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar. Read in preparation for Purim Haftarah: II Kings 12:1-17 Haftarah for Sephardim: II Kings 11:17-12:17 https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-shekalim-2026?uc=ical-flower-mound-2026
Mishpatim (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves, damages, loans, returning lost property, the Sabbath, the sabbatical […]
Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar. Adar (אַדָר) is the 12th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to February or March on the […]
Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar. Adar (אַדָר) is the 12th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to February or March on the […]
Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the […]
Shabbat of Remembrance. Shabbat before Purim Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2-34 Haftarah for Sephardim: I Samuel 15:1-34 https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-zachor-2026?uc=ical-flower-mound-2026
Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) opens as God instructs Moses to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. God details how to make the priestly clothing, how to sanctify the priests […]
