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Parsha Readings

Parasha Readings – Tzav to V’Zot HaBerachah
תַזְרִיעַ – מְּצֹרָע
Tazria – Metzora
“She Bears Seed” – “Leper”
Shabbat: 04/18/2026

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: 04/25/2026

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: 05/02/2026

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: 05/09/2026

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: 05/16/2026

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: 05/23/2026

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: 05/30/2026

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: 06/06/2026

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?