Parashat Lech-Lecha 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת לֶךְ־לְךָ 24 October 2026 / 13 Cheshvan 5787 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the male

Parashat Noach 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ 17 October 2026 / 6 Cheshvan 5787 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confo

“My dear community, As we navigate the sacred intensity of the High Holidays, I want to share a brief but essential reflection. When my mind is heavy with the weight of prayers and sermons, it is my wife who keeps me grounded and on track. In our tradition, a Rebbetzin is never just the rabbi’s spouse—she is a foundational pillar of the community in her own right. During this peak season, she is my complete partner. She handles the invisible chaos and offers deep insight, all

Parashat Bereshit 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּרֵאשִׁית 10 October 2026 / 29 Tishrei 5787 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Bereshit is the 1st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Genesis 1:1-6:8 Bereshit (“In the Beginning”) is the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, which restarts at the beginning of the book of Genesis. The reading begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat from the Tree

Simchat Torah 2026 / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה 5787 V'Zot HaBerachah Day of Celebrating the Torah ✡️ 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Simchat Torah for Hebrew Year 5787 begins at sundown on Saturday, 3 October 2026 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Simchat Torah / שִׂמְחַת תּוֹרָה Sunday, 4 October 2026 / 23 Tishrei 5787 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Numbers 29:35-30:1 1: Deuteronomy 33:1-7 · 7 p’sukim p. 909 - 910 2: Deuteronomy 33:8-12 · 5 p’sukim

Parashat Ha’azinu 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ 19 September 2026 / 8 Tishrei 5787 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ha’azinu is the 53rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 In Ha’azinu (“Listen”) , Moses recites a poem praising God and criticizing the sins of the Israelites. He describes the misfortunes that the Israelites will face and the damage God will ultimately wreak on their oppressors. The portion en

Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת נִצָּבִים־וַיֵּלֶךְ 5 September 2026 / 23 Elul 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech is the 51st and 52nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 In Nitzavim (“Standing”), Moses addresses the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of following God’s covenant and of not worshiping other gods. He describes the process of repentance and returning to

Parashat Ki Tavo 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 29 August 2026 / 16 Elul 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Ki Tavo (“When You Come”) opens by describing the ceremony of the first fruit offering (bikkurim) and the declaration made upon the completion of tithing. It concludes with a detailed description of blessings that follow obedience to God’s laws

Parashat Ki Teitzei 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 22 August 2026 / 9 Elul 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rap

Parashat Shoftim 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים 15 August 2026 / 2 Elul 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Shoftim (“Judges”) discusses guidelines of leadership, opening with a command to appoint judges and continuing to detail laws of kings, priests, and prophets. It also describes laws relating to cities of refuge for accidental killers, false witne

Parashat Re’eh 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה 8 August 2026 / 25 Av 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Re’eh is the 47th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Re’eh (“See”) details a series of laws in advance of the Israelites’ entrance into the Land of Israel. These include the obligation to destroy idolatry, laws of tithing and charity, dietary laws, holiday laws, and the prohibition of offering sacrifices out

Parashat Eikev 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 1 August 2026 / 18 Av 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron's death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will en

Parashat Vaetchanan 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן 25 July 2026 / 11 Av 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Vaetchanan (“I Pleaded”) opens as Moses describes his pleading with God to be allowed into the Land of Israel. Moses warns the Israelites not to pursue idolatry and recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments. The portion also contains the Sh

Parashat Devarim 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת דְּבָרִים 18 July 2026 / 4 Av 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Devarim is the 44th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Devarim (“Words”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, the final book of the Torah. In it, Moses recounts events from the Israelites’ travels in the desert, like the appointment of judges, the sin of the spies, and the wars with the Em

Parashat Matot-Masei 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת מַטּוֹת־מַסְעֵי 11 July 2026 / 26 Tamuz 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Matot-Masei is the 42nd and 43rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 30:2-36:13 Matot (“Tribes”) opens with laws about vows, and continues to describe the Israelites’ war against the Midianites and the allocation of spoils. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel, and Mos

Parashat Pinchas 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת פִּינְחָס 4 July 2026 / 19 Tamuz 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Pinchas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Numbers 25:10-30:1 Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God descri

Parashat Chukat-Balak 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּת־בָּלָק 27 June 2026 / 12 Tamuz 5786 (Diaspora) 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Chukat-Balak is the 39th and 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This page displays the Diaspora Torah reading for Chukat-Balak 5786. The Israel schedule is used by Jews living in modern Israel. Torah Portion: Numbers 19:1-25:9 Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using it

Parashat Korach 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת קֹרַח 20 June 2026 / 5 Tamuz 5786 (Diaspora) 10-MInute Torah on YouTube Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This page displays the Diaspora Torah reading for Korach 5786. The Israel schedule is used by Jews living in modern Israel. Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32 Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers.

Parashat Sh’lach 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁלַח־לְךָ 13 June 2026 / 28 Sivan 5786 (Diaspora) 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Sh’lach is the 37th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This page displays the Diaspora Torah reading for Sh’lach 5786. The Israel schedule is used by Jews living in modern Israel. Torah Portion: Numbers 13:1-15:41 Shelach (“Send”) tells the story of Israelite spies journeying into Canaan, the negative report they bring back,

"In 1991, the Grand Dragon of the Nebraska Ku Klux Klan mailed a Jewish family death threats and told them their days were numbered. The father's only response was to start calling the man back and leaving him kind messages. His name is Michael Weisser. He is a cantor - a singer who leads his congregation in prayer at a synagogue. He and his wife Julie have just moved their family to Lincoln, Nebraska, to serve a new community. They are unpacking boxes. They are making plans.