Vayikra - And He Called - וַיִּקְרָא
The title “Leviticus” is derived from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) version of the Torah. The book of Leviticus is predominantly concerned with Levitical rituals. An older Hebrew name for the […]
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Tzav - Command - צַו
Radi & Delene 11 Swartrivier Rd, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaThe twenty-fifth reading from the Torah and second reading from the book of Leviticus is called Tzav, which means “command.” The name comes from the first word of Leviticus 6:9 […]
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Sh’mini - Eighth - שְּׁמִינִי
Jan & Martie 65 JS Marais Street, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaSh’mini is the twenty-sixth reading from the Torah and third reading from the book of Leviticus. The word sh’mini means “eighth,” and it comes from the first words of Leviticus 9:1, which […]
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Tazria-Metzora - Conceived-Leper - תַזְרִיעַ־מְּצֹרָע
Radi & Delene 11 Swartrivier Rd, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaThe name of the twenty-seventh reading from the Torah is Tazria, which means “conceived.” The name is derived from the words of Leviticus 12:2 where the LORD says to Moses, […]
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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - After the Death-Holy - אַחֲרֵי מוֹת־קְדשִׁים
Barry & Sue Joy 27 Keurboom Ave, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaThe twenty-ninth reading from the Torah and sixth reading from Leviticus is named Acharei Mot, two words that mean “after the death.” The title comes from the first words of […]
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Emor (Say) אֱמוֹר
Jan & Martie 65 JS Marais Street, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary The thirty-first reading from the Torah is called Emor, a title that comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, “Then the LORD said to Moses, […]
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Behar-Bechukotai (On Mount Sinai-In My Statutes) בְּהַר־בְּחֻקֹּתַי
Radi & Delene 11 Swartrivier Rd, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary The thirty-second reading from the Torah and second-to-last reading from the book of Leviticus is called Behar, which literally means “on the mountain.” The name comes from the […]
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Bamidbar (In the Wilderness) בְּמִדְבַּר
Barry & Sue Joy 27 Keurboom Ave, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary The Hebrew name of the fourth book of the Torah and the name of its first reading is Bamidbar, which means “in the wilderness.” It comes from the […]
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Nasso (Make an Accounting) נָשׂא
Radi & Delene 11 Swartrivier Rd, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary The second reading from the book of Numbers and the thirty-fifth reading from the Torah is called Nasso, a word that literally means “lift up.” It comes from […]
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Beha’alotcha (When You Set Up) בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ
Barry & Sue Joy 27 Keurboom Ave, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary The third reading from the book of Numbers and the thirty-sixth reading from the Torah is called Beha’alotcha, a word that literally means “when you ascend.” It comes […]
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37 - Shelach (Send Thou) שְׁלַח
Barry & Sue Joy 27 Keurboom Ave, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary The thirty-seventh reading from the Torah is called Shelach, an imperative verb that means “send out.” The portion is so named from the first few words of the […]
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38 - Korach (Korah) קוֹרַח
Jan & Martie 65 JS Marais Street, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary Korah (Korach in Hebrew) was the name of a prominent Levite. It is also the name of the thirty-eighth reading from the Torah. It comes from the first verse […]
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39 - Chukat (Statute) חֻקַּת
Radi & Delene 11 Swartrivier Rd, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary Chukat is the thirty-ninth reading from the Torah. The word chukat means “statute.” The name is derived from the second verse of the reading: “This is the statute of the […]
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40 - Balak (Balak) בָּלָק
Barry & Sue Joy 27 Keurboom Ave, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary Balak was the name of a Moabite king in the days of Moses. It is also the name of the fortieth reading from the Torah. It comes from […]
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41 - Pinchas (Phinehas) פִּינְחָס
Jan & Martie 65 JS Marais Street, Kleinmond, Western Cape, South AfricaPortion Summary Pinchas is the Hebrew name translated in English Bibles as Phinehas. It is also the name of the forty-first reading from the Torah because of the second verse […]