Bereishis
[Genesis 1:1 - 6:8:] The world is created
in six days. Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden of Eden,
Cain / Abel. [Rafi
M]
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Metzora [Leviticus
14:1 - 15:33] The laws for the purification of the leper after
he has healed are discussed. |
| Noach [Genesis
6:9 -11:32] A flood destroys the world. HASHEM's rainbow promises
that the world will never again be destroyed in its entirety. |
Acharei Mot [Leviticus
16:1 - 18:30] Aaron's sons die. Aaron chooses by lot a goat
and a scapegoat. |
| Lekh Lekha [Genesis
12:1 - 17:27] Abraham leaves Mesopotamia for the Promised Land.
Hagar and Ishmael. New names and the promise of a child.
[N. Leibowitz] |
Kedoshim [Leviticus
19:1 - 20:27] More laws are set forth, including, "Love your
neighbor as yourself." |
| Vayera [Genesis
18:1 - 22.24] Abraham welcomes three angels into his tent and
learns that his wife Sarah will give birth to a son. The Binding of
Isaac, the destruction of Sodom. |
Emor [Leviticus
21:1 - 24:23] Festival seasons are described in detail. Pesach,
the Omer, Shavuot, Rosh haShana, Yom Kippur, Succot, Shemini Atzeres,
Menorah, Showbread [Rafi
M] |
| Chayyei Sarah [Genesis
23:1 - 25:18] Abraham purchases the Cave of Machpelah as a
burial place for Sarah. Eliezer finds a suitable wife, Rebecca, for
Abraham's son Isaac. |
Behar Leviticus
[25:1 - 26:2] The sabbatical and jubilee years are discussed. |
| Toledot [Genesis
25:19 - 28: 9] The birth of Esau and Jacob. Isaac blesses Jacob. |
Behukkotai [Leviticus
26:3 - 27:34] The punishment for rejecting HASHEM's covenant is
discussed. |
| Vayetze [Genesis
28:10 - 32:3] HASHEM appears to Jacob in a dream. Jacob works
14 years and marries Leah and Rachel. |
Bamidbar [Numbers
1:1 - 4:20] Description of the Israelites' encampments during
their journeys through the desert. |
| Vayishlach
[Genesis 32:4 - 36:43] Jacob and Esau reunite after 20 years.
Rachel dies and is buried in Bethlehem. |
Naso [Numbers
4:21 - 7:89] Regulations concerning Nazirites and the threefold
priestly benediction. |
| Vayeshev [Genesis
37:1-40:23] Joseph's brothers strip him of his coat of many
colors and throw him into a pit. |
Behaalotekha [Numbers
8:1 - 12:10] Kindling of the menorah. Seventy elders are delegated
to serve under Moses. |
| Miketz [Genesis
41:1 - 44:17] Joseph successfully interprets Pharaoh's dreams.
Joseph is appointed viceroy and tests his brother's motives when they
come to him for food. |
Shelach Lekha [Numbers
13:1 - 15:41] Twelve spies are dispatched to survey the land
of Canaan, two of the spies return with a positive report. |
| Vayigash [Genesis
44:18 - 47:27] Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, who
are dumbfounded. |
Korach [Numbers
16:1 - 18:32] Korach refuses to accept the leadership of Moses
and Aaron. He and his assembly are killed by an earthquake. |
| Vayechi [Genesis
47:28 - 50:26] Jacob blesses his sons, then dies. Joseph dies
at the age of 110. |
Chukkat [Numbers
19:1 - 22:1] The laws regarding the red heifer are enumerated.
Moses strikes the rock and water gushes forth. |
| Shemot [Exodus
1:1 - 6:1] Moses is saved by Pharaoh's daughter. HASHEM appears
to Moses at the burning bush. |
Balak [Numbers
22:2 - 25:9] Balak, king of Moab, sends Bilaam to curse the
Israelites. Instead, Bilaam gives his blessing to them. |
| Va'era [Exodus
6:2 - 9:35] HASHEM brings plagues upon the Egyptians. Pharaoh's
heart hardens and he refuses to let the Israelites go. |
Pinchas [Numbers
25:10 - 30:1] The daughters of Zelophechad are given their
father's inheritance. Moses chooses Joshua as his successor. |
| Bo [Exodus
10:1 - 13:16] The last three plagues.
The mitzvah of Rosh Hodesh; the privilege of
blessing the new months. The Israelites hastily leave Egypt and bake
matzah from unleavened dough. |
Mattot [Numbers
30:2 - 32:42] Moses informs the tribal heads regarding the
laws of vowing. The battle with Midian. Kashering utensils. Division
of the spoils.Request of Reuven and Gad. |
| Beshallach
[Exodus 13:17 - 17:16] The waters of the Red Sea divide to
make a path for the Israelites. Sweetening of the waters of Marah.
Manna falls from Heaven. Water from the rock. Amalek. |
Masei [Numbers
33:1 - 36:13] The detailed account of the various way stations
on the Israelites' route to the Promised Land. Reference is made to
the cities of refuge.
[Rafi M Mattot/Masai] |
Yitro [Exodus
18:1 - 20:23] Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, advises him to
appoint judges so as to ease his burden. Moses receives the Ten Commandments
on Mount Sinai.
[Neiel B] | [Rafi M] |
Devarim [Deuteronomy
1:1 - 3:22] Moses explains and interprets the law to the people. |
| Mishpatim [Exodus
21:1 - 24:18] Moses instructs the Israelites in the Law. |
Va'et'chanan [Deuteronomy
3:23 - 7:11] The Ten Commandments are repeated, with slight
variations. The cities of refuge are mentioned. The first section
of the Shema is begun with, "You shall love the Lord your
HASHEM." |
| Terumah [Exodus
25:1 - 27:19] The instructions for the tabernacle are given |
Ekev
[Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25] The Shema continues with the second
paragraph, which deals with the theme of reward and punishment. |
| Tetzaveh [Exodus
27:20 - 30:10] Aaron and his sons are put in charge of the
menorah. The priestly garments are described in great detail. |
Re'eh [Deuteronomy
11:26 - 16:17] Moses continues his address, telling the people
that obedience will bring blessing, whereas disobedience will bring
curses. Permitted and forbidden foods. Tithing; forgiving of debts
and Jewish bondsmen every 7 years. Pesach, Shavuot, Succot.
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| Ki Tisa [Exodus
30:11 - 34:35] Ingredients for the annointment oil and the
incense are given. The Israelites build a golden calf -: when Moses
sees it he shatters the tablets containing the Ten Commandments. |
Shoftim [Deuteronomy
16:18 - 21:9] Moses continues, giving rules for judges, the
case of the rebellious elder, choosing a king who must write two copies
of the Torah, cities of refuge, preserving boundaries, rules of war,
preservation of fruit trees, and unsolved murders.[Rafi
M]
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| Vayakhel [Exodus
35:1 - 38:20] The people bring an array of gifts for the Tabernacle
until they are told to stop.
[Rafi M Vayakhel only] |
Ki Tetze [Deuteronomy
21:9 - 25:19] Moses continues, giving laws intended to strengthen
family life and human decency in Israel. Laws pertaining to lost property,
the educational responsibility of parents to their children, and kindness
to animals.
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Pikudei [Exodus
38:21 - 40:38] The cloud of glory covers the completed Tabernacle
as the Israelites stand in the distance.
[Rafi M Vayakhel/Pkudei '02]
[Rafi M Vayakhel/Pkudei '01] |
Ki Tavo [Deuteronomy
26:1 - 29:8] Moses continues, giving the laws of tithing
and first fruits, blessings and curses for following or not following
the commandments.
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| Vayikra [Leviticus
1:1 - 5:25] HASHEM reveals the sacrifical laws. |
Nitzavim [Deuteronomy
29:9 - 30:20] Moses continues his farewell speech, HASHEM tells
the people to "Choose Life."
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| Tzav [Leviticus
6:1 - 8:36] Moses anoints Aaron and his sons as priests. |
Vayelekh [Deuteronomy
31:1 - 30] Joshua is appointed successor to Moses. Moses completes
the writing of the Torah.
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| Shemini [Leviticus
9:1 - 11:47] Laws describing kosher and nonkosher animals are
enumerated. |
Haazinu [Deuteronomy
32:1 - 32:52] The Song of Moses, in which he calls upon heaven
and earth to witness HASHEM's dependability. Moses' farewell song, a
beatiful poem in which he calls upon heaven and earth to witness HASHEM's
dependability.[Rafi M]
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| Tazria [Leviticus
12:1-13:59] Cleanliness and uncleanllness are defined in relation
to childbirth and leprosy.[Rafi
M Tazria-Metzora] |
Vezot ha Berachah [Deuteronomy
33:1 - 34:12] Moses' final blessing poem and the report of
his death on mount Nebo. Joshua becomes the leader of Israel. The
quality of Moses' prophecy.
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