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,

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Parashat Beha’alotcha 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ 6 June 2026 / 21 Sivan 5786 (Diaspora) 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Beha’alotcha is the 36th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This page displays the Diaspora Torah reading for Beha’alotcha 5786. The Israel schedule is used by Jews living in modern Israel. Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Beha’alotekha (“When You Raise”) opens with God instructing Moses to inaugurate the Levites for se

Parashat Nasso 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת נָשׂא 30 May 2026 / 14 Sivan 5786 (Diaspora) 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Nasso is the 35th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This page displays the Diaspora Torah reading for Nasso 5786. The Israel schedule is used by Jews living in modern Israel. Torah Portion: Numbers 4:21-7:89 Naso (“Take A Census”), the longest portion in the Torah, opens by detailing responsibilities of the Levites. It also describes

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר־בְּחֻקֹּתַי 9 May 2026 / 22 Iyyar 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Behar-Bechukotai is the 32nd and 33rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 25:1-27:34 Behar (“On The Mountain”) details the laws of the sabbatical year (Shemita), when working the land is prohibited and debts are forgiven. It also sets out laws of indentured servitude and of the Jubilee year (Yovel),

Parashat Emor 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר 2 May 2026 / 15 Iyyar 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Emor is the 31st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Emor (“Say”) opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices and priestly food. It describes the biblical holidays of Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, and ends with a story ab

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת־קְדֹשִׁים 25 April 2026 / 8 Iyyar 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim is the 29th and 30th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 16:1-20:27 Achrei Mot (“After The Death”) opens by describing the ritual service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It then details the prohibitions of offering sacrifices outside of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and

Parashat Tazria-Metzora 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ־מְצֹרָע 18 April 2026 / 1 Iyyar 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Tazria-Metzora is the 27th and 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-15:33 ; Numbers 28:9-15 Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing, and t

Parashat Shmini 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי 11 April 2026 / 24 Nisan 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” God describes the animals, birds, and fish that are permissible and pro

Pesach 2026 / פֶּסַח 5786 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5786 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 9 April 2026 . 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the N

Parashat Tzav 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו 28 March 2026 / 10 Nisan 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:1-8:36 In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks. Moses initiates Aaron and Aaron’s sons for priestly service in the Mis

Parashat Vayikra 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיִּקְרָא 21 March 2026 / 3 Nisan 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-5:26 In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt on the altar, meal offerings made of flour and oil, peace

Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת וַיַּקְהֵל־פְקוּדֵי 14 March 2026 / 25 Adar 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei is the 22nd and 23rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-40:38 , 12:1-20 Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of art

Parashat Ki Tisa 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי תִשָּׂא 7 March 2026 / 18 Adar 5786 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 ; Numbers 19:1-22 Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses bre