The fifty-fourth and last reading from the Torah begins with the words Vezot ha’Bracha, which means “and this is the blessing.” These are the first words of Deuteronomy 33:1. This […]

Portion Summaries The fourth reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayera. It means “and he appeared” because the first story describes how the LORD appeared to Abraham one […]

Portion Summaries The fifth reading from the book of Genesis is named Chayei Sarah. It means “Sarah lived” because the narrative begins with these words: “Now Sarah lived one hundred […]

Portion Summaries The sixth reading from the book of Genesis is named Toldot, which means “generations.” It is so named because the Torah portion begins with the words “Now these […]

Portion Summaries The seventh reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayetze, which means “and he went out.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which […]

Portion Summaries The eighth reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayishlach, which means “and he sent.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, […]

Portion Summaries The ninth reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayeshev, which means “and he dwelt.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, […]

Portion Summaries The tenth reading from the book of Genesis is named Miketz, which means “at the end.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, […]

Portion Summaries The eleventh reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayigash, which means “and he came near.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which […]