Weekly Torah Portions

Genesis 1:1-6:8

The creation of the world in six days, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the first sin, Cain and Abel, and the generations leading to Noah.

Genesis 6:9-11:32

Noah builds the ark, the great flood destroys the world, the rainbow covenant, the Tower of Babel, and the lineage to Abraham.

Genesis 12:1-17:27

God calls Abraham to leave his homeland, his journey to Canaan, the covenant between the pieces, Hagar and Ishmael, and the covenant of circumcision.

Genesis 18:1-22:24

Three angels visit Abraham, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the birth of Isaac, and the binding of Isaac (Akeidat Yitzchak).

Genesis 23:1-25:18

Sarah's death and burial in the Cave of Machpelah, finding a wife for Isaac, Rebecca's journey, and Abraham's death.

Genesis 25:19-28:9

The birth of Jacob and Esau, Esau sells his birthright, Isaac's blessings, and Jacob flees to Haran.

Genesis 28:10-32:3

Jacob's dream of the ladder, his years working for Laban, marriage to Leah and Rachel, the birth of the tribes, and return to Canaan.

Genesis 32:4-36:43

Jacob wrestles with the angel and becomes Israel, reconciliation with Esau, the incident at Shechem, Rachel's death, and Esau's descendants.

Genesis 37:1-40:23

Joseph's dreams, his brothers sell him into slavery, Judah and Tamar, Joseph in Potiphar's house, and Joseph interprets dreams in prison.

Genesis 41:1-44:17

Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams, becomes viceroy of Egypt, the famine brings his brothers to Egypt, and Benjamin is framed.

Genesis 44:18-47:27

Judah pleads for Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, Jacob's family moves to Egypt, and they settle in Goshen.

Genesis 47:28-50:26

Jacob blesses his sons and grandsons, Jacob's death and burial in Canaan, and Joseph's death in Egypt.

Exodus 1:1-6:1

The Israelites enslaved in Egypt, Moses's birth and early life, the burning bush, and Moses returns to Egypt to confront Pharaoh.

Exodus 6:2-9:35

God's promise of redemption, the first seven plagues: blood, frogs, lice, wild beasts, pestilence, boils, and hail.

Exodus 10:1-13:16

The final three plagues: locusts, darkness, and death of the firstborn. The first Passover and the Exodus from Egypt.

Exodus 13:17-17:16

The splitting of the Red Sea, the Song of the Sea, manna from heaven, water from the rock, and the battle with Amalek.

Exodus 18:1-20:23

Jethro visits Moses, the revelation at Mount Sinai, and the giving of the Ten Commandments.

Exodus 21:1-24:18

Civil and criminal laws, laws of justice and compassion, and the covenant ceremony at Sinai.

Exodus 25:1-27:19

Instructions for building the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, the Table, the Menorah, and the altar.

Exodus 27:20-30:10

The priestly garments, the consecration of Aaron and his sons, and the incense altar.

Exodus 30:11-34:35

The census, the golden calf, Moses breaks the tablets, God's thirteen attributes of mercy, and the second tablets.

Exodus 35:1-38:20

Moses assembles the people, Shabbat laws, and the construction of the Tabernacle begins.

Exodus 38:21-40:38

An accounting of the Tabernacle materials, completion of the priestly garments, and God's glory fills the Tabernacle.

Leviticus 1:1-5:26

Laws of the various offerings: burnt offerings, meal offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings.

Leviticus 6:1-8:36

Further laws of offerings, the eternal flame, and the seven-day consecration of Aaron and his sons.

Leviticus 9:1-11:47

The eighth day of consecration, the death of Nadab and Abihu, and the laws of kosher animals.

Leviticus 12:1-13:59

Laws of ritual purity after childbirth and the laws of tzaraat (skin afflictions).

Leviticus 14:1-15:33

Purification process for tzaraat, tzaraat of houses, and laws of bodily discharges.

Leviticus 16:1-18:30

The Yom Kippur service, the scapegoat ritual, prohibition of consuming blood, and forbidden relationships.

Leviticus 19:1-20:27

"Be holy" - ethical and ritual laws including love your neighbor, respect for parents, and honest business practices.

Leviticus 21:1-24:23

Laws for priests, the Jewish holidays calendar, the menorah and showbread, and the blasphemer's punishment.

Leviticus 25:1-26:2

The sabbatical year (Shemitah), the Jubilee year, laws of land ownership, and treatment of servants.

Leviticus 26:3-27:34

Blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience (the Tochachah), and laws of vows and valuations.

Numbers 1:1-4:20

Census of the Israelites, arrangement of the camp around the Tabernacle, and the duties of the Levites.

Numbers 4:21-7:89

Levite duties, the sotah ritual, the Nazirite vow, the Priestly Blessing, and the tribal leaders' offerings.

Numbers 8:1-12:16

The menorah, Pesach Sheni, the cloud and fire, complaints in the wilderness, and Miriam's leprosy.

Numbers 13:1-15:41

The twelve spies, the people's lack of faith, the 40-year decree, laws of offerings, and the tzitzit commandment.

Numbers 16:1-18:32

Korach's rebellion, the earth swallows the rebels, Aaron's staff blossoms, and gifts to the priests and Levites.

Numbers 19:1-22:1

The red heifer, Miriam's death, Moses strikes the rock, Aaron's death, the bronze serpent, and victories in battle.

Numbers 22:2-25:9

Balak hires Bilaam to curse Israel, the talking donkey, Bilaam's blessings, and the sin at Baal Peor.

Numbers 25:10-30:1

Pinchas's reward, the second census, the daughters of Zelophehad, Joshua as successor, and the holiday offerings.

Numbers 30:2-32:42

Laws of vows, the war against Midian, division of spoils, and the tribes of Reuben and Gad settle east of the Jordan.

Numbers 33:1-36:13

The 42 journeys in the wilderness, borders of the Land of Israel, cities of refuge, and inheritance laws.

Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22

Moses begins his final address, recounting the journey from Sinai, the spies, and the conquests east of the Jordan.

Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11

Moses pleads to enter the Land, the Ten Commandments repeated, the Shema, and warnings against idolatry.

Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25

Blessings for obedience, warnings against pride, the second tablets, and the land's dependence on rain.

Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17

Blessing and curse, the chosen place, kosher laws, tithes, the sabbatical year, and the three pilgrimage festivals.

Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9

Judges and officers, the king, priests, prophets, cities of refuge, and laws of warfare.

Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19

74 commandments covering family law, social justice, honest business, and remembering Amalek.

Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8

First fruits declaration, the tochachah (blessings and curses), and the covenant renewal.

Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20

The covenant includes all generations, the choice between life and death, and the accessibility of Torah.

Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30

Moses's final day, Joshua commissioned as leader, the commandment of Hakhel, and the Torah given to the Levites.

Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52

Moses's song recounting God's faithfulness and Israel's history, and Moses is told to ascend Mount Nebo.

Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12

Moses blesses each tribe, Moses's death on Mount Nebo, and the conclusion of the Torah.