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Parsha Readings

Parasha Readings – Tzav to V’Zot HaBerachah
צַו
Tzav
“Command”
Shabbat: 03/28/2026

Torah: Leviticus 6:1–8:36

Haftarah: Malachi 3:4–24

Apostolic: Matthew 17:9–13

  1. What does the continual fire on the altar teach about ongoing devotion?
  2. How do the priestly responsibilities picture a “royal priesthood” today?
  3. How do Malachi and Matthew connect repentance, sacrifice, and restoration?
שְּׁמִינִי
Shemini
“Eighth”
Shabbat: 04/04/2026

Torah: Leviticus 9:1–11:47

Haftarah: 2 Samuel 6:1–7:17

Apostolic: Acts 10:9–28

  1. What went wrong with Nadav and Avihu, and what does that teach about reverence?
  2. How do the food instructions shape Israel’s identity as set apart?
  3. How does Peter’s vision in Acts 10 reframe holiness and people?
תַזְרִיעַ – מְּצֹרָע
Tazria – Metzora
“She Bears Seed” – “Leper”
Shabbat: 04/11/2026

Torah: Leviticus 12:1–15:33

Haftarah: 2 Kings 4:42–5:19

Apostolic: Luke 17:11–19

  1. How do the purity laws protect both family and community?
  2. What does the priest’s role in diagnosis and restoration reveal about leadership?
  3. How do Naaman and the healed lepers model faith and gratitude?
אַחֲרֵי מוֹת – קְדֹשִׁים
Acharei Mot – Kedoshim
“After the Death” – “Holy Ones”
Shabbat: 04/18/2026

Torah: Leviticus 16:1–20:27

Haftarah: Ezekiel 22:1–19

Apostolic: Hebrews 9:1–28

  1. How does Yom Kippur in this portion frame atonement for the whole nation?
  2. Why are boundaries around worship, sexuality, and justice so strongly emphasized?
  3. How does Hebrews describe Yeshua’s work in light of the Day of Atonement?
אֱמֹר
Emor
“Speak”
Shabbat: 04/25/2026

Torah: Leviticus 21:1–24:23

Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15–31

Apostolic: Luke 6:1–11

  1. What higher standards are placed on priests, and why?
  2. How do the appointed times shape Israel’s yearly rhythm with God?
  3. How does Yeshua’s teaching and actions on Shabbat relate to these mo’edim?
בְּהַר – בְּחֻקֹּתַי
Behar – Bechukotai
“On the Mountain” – “In My Statutes”
Shabbat: 05/02/2026

Torah: Leviticus 25:1–27:34

Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6–27

Apostolic: Luke 4:16–21

  1. How do the Sabbatical and Jubilee years reshape economics and land ownership?
  2. What does it mean that the land ultimately belongs to God?
  3. How does Yeshua’s proclamation in Nazareth sound like a Jubilee announcement?
בְּמִדְבַּר
Bamidbar
“In the Wilderness”
Shabbat: 05/09/2026

Torah: Numbers 1:1–4:20

Haftarah: Hosea 2:1–22

Apostolic: Revelation 7:1–17

  1. Why is numbering the tribes important at this stage of Israel’s journey?
  2. How does the camp’s arrangement around the Mishkan picture God’s presence?
  3. How do Hosea and Revelation speak of God’s people being counted and restored?
נָשֹׂא
Nasso
“Lift Up”
Shabbat: 05/16/2026

Torah: Numbers 4:21–7:89

Haftarah: Judges 13:2–25

Apostolic: Luke 1:5–23

  1. What stands out to you in the Nazirite vow and the priestly blessing?
  2. How do the tribal offerings show unity and generosity?
  3. How do the birth stories of Samson and John the Immerser echo each other?
בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ
Beha’alotcha
“When You Light”
Shabbat: 05/23/2026

Torah: Numbers 8:1–12:16

Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14–4:7

Apostolic: John 8:12–20

  1. How does the menorah imagery speak to Israel’s calling?
  2. What do the complaints in this portion reveal about the people’s heart?
  3. How does Yeshua’s claim to be the light of the world connect here?
שְׁלַח־לְךָ
Shelach
“Send”
Shabbat: 05/30/2026

Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41

Haftarah: Joshua 2:1–24

Apostolic: Hebrews 3:7–19

  1. What distinguished the faithful report from the fearful one?
  2. How did Israel’s response shape their destiny in the wilderness?
  3. How does Hebrews warn us against the same kind of unbelief?
קֹרַח
Korach
“Korah”
Shabbat: 06/06/2026

Torah: Numbers 16:1–18:32

Haftarah: 1 Samuel 11:14–12:22

Apostolic: Jude 1:8–16

  1. What was at the root of Korach’s rebellion?
  2. How does God vindicate His chosen leadership?
  3. How does Jude use Korach as a warning for communities of faith?
חֻקַּת
Chukat
“Statute”
Shabbat: 06/13/2026

Torah: Numbers 19:1–22:1

Haftarah: Judges 11:1–33

Apostolic: John 3:9–21

  1. What does the red heifer teach about purity and paradox?
  2. How does Moses’ striking the rock affect his future?
  3. How does the bronze serpent point toward Yeshua’s lifting up?
בָּלָק
Balak
“Balak”
Shabbat: 06/20/2026

Torah: Numbers 22:2–25:9

Haftarah: Micah 5:6–6:8

Apostolic: Revelation 2:12–17

  1. How does God turn Balak’s curses into blessings?
  2. What subtle strategy is used to lead Israel into sin?
  3. How does Micah summarize what God truly requires?
פִּינְחָס
Pinchas
“Phinehas”
Shabbat: 06/27/2026

Torah: Numbers 25:10–30:1

Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:46–19:21

Apostolic: Romans 11:25–36

  1. Why is Pinchas given a covenant of peace after a violent act?
  2. How do the census and inheritance laws prepare Israel for the Land?
  3. How does Elijah’s story speak to zeal, discouragement, and God’s gentle voice?
מַטּוֹת – מַסְעֵי
Matot – Masei
“Tribes” – “Journeys”
Shabbat: 07/04/2026

Torah: Numbers 30:2–36:13

Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4–28; 3:4

Apostolic: Hebrews 11:8–16

  1. What do Israel’s recorded journeys reveal about God’s faithfulness?
  2. How do the cities of refuge picture justice and mercy together?
  3. How does Hebrews describe the pilgrim mindset of God’s people?
דְּבָרִים
Devarim
“Words”
Shabbat: 07/11/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22

Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1–27

Apostolic: Matthew 4:1–11

  1. Why does Moses retell Israel’s history before entering the Land?
  2. What failures and lessons does he highlight for the new generation?
  3. How does Yeshua’s use of Deuteronomy in the wilderness model obedience?
וָאֶתְחַנַּן
Va’etchanan
“I Pleaded”
Shabbat: 07/18/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11

Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1–26

Apostolic: Mark 12:28–34

  1. What do the Ten Words and the Shema reveal about covenant loyalty?
  2. How does Moses warn against forgetting God in prosperity?
  3. How does Yeshua summarize the greatest commandments from this portion?
עֵקֶב
Eikev
“Because”
Shabbat: 07/25/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25

Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14–51:3

Apostolic: Ephesians 2:11–22

  1. How are obedience, blessing, and humility woven together here?
  2. What dangers does Moses see in Israel’s future success?
  3. How does Paul describe Gentiles being brought into God’s covenant people?
רְאֵה
Re’eh
“See”
Shabbat: 08/01/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17

Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11–55:5

Apostolic: 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1

  1. How does Moses set before Israel the choice of blessing and curse?
  2. What does centralized worship mean for Israel’s life together?
  3. How do the festival instructions shape communal joy and generosity?
שֹׁפְטִים
Shoftim
“Judges”
Shabbat: 08/08/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9

Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12–52:12

Apostolic: Romans 13:1–10

  1. What principles of justice and leadership stand out in this portion?
  2. How do the instructions about kings guard against abuse of power?
  3. How should God’s standards shape our view of earthly authorities?
כִּי־תֵצֵא
Ki Teitzei
“When You Go Out”
Shabbat: 08/15/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19

Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10

Apostolic: Galatians 3:10–14; 5:13–26

  1. How do these many “everyday” laws protect the vulnerable and maintain holiness?
  2. Which command in this portion challenges you the most in practical life?
  3. How does Paul contrast life in the flesh with life in the Spirit in light of Torah?
כִּי־תָבוֹא
Ki Tavo
“When You Come In”
Shabbat: 08/22/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8

Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1–22

Apostolic: Luke 10:1–16

  1. How do the firstfruits declaration and blessings shape Israel’s gratitude?
  2. What do the curses teach about covenant responsibility?
  3. How does Yeshua’s sending of the seventy echo themes of mission and accountability?
נִצָּבִים
Nitzavim
“Standing”
Shabbat: 08/29/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20

Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10–63:9

Apostolic: Romans 10:1–13

  1. What does it mean that the word is “very near” to Israel?
  2. How does Moses set life and death, blessing and curse before the people?
  3. How does Paul use this passage to speak of faith and confession?
וַיֵּלֶךְ
Vayelech
“And He Went”
Shabbat: 09/05/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 31:1–30

Haftarah: Hosea 14:2–10; Micah 7:18–20; Joel 2:15–27 (Selichot themes)

Apostolic: 2 Timothy 4:1–8

  1. How does Moses prepare Israel and Joshua for leadership transition?
  2. What is the role of the written Torah as a witness among the people?
  3. How does Paul’s charge to Timothy echo faithfulness at the end of a leader’s life?
הַאֲזִינוּ
Ha’azinu
“Give Ear”
Shabbat: 09/12/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 32:1–52

Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1–51

Apostolic: Revelation 15:1–4

  1. What key themes about God’s character and Israel’s history appear in the song of Ha’azinu?
  2. How does this song function as both warning and hope?
  3. How do David’s song and the song in Revelation echo these themes?
וְזֹאת הַבְּרָכָה
V’Zot HaBerachah
“And This Is the Blessing”
Simchat Torah (Diaspora): 10/12/2026

Torah: Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12

Haftarah: Joshua 1:1–18

Apostolic: John 1:1–18

  1. What do Moses’ blessings reveal about each tribe’s calling and destiny?
  2. How does the description of Moses’ death and legacy shape your view of leadership?
  3. How do Joshua’s commissioning and John’s prologue both speak of continuity and new beginnings?