Calendar of Torah and Haftarah Readings 5773 - RSY
Calendar of Torah and Haftarah Readings 5773 - 5775 2012 – 2015 Notes: The Calendar of Torah readings follows a triennial cycle whereby in the first year of the cycle the reading is selected from the first part of the parashah, in the second year from the middle, and in the third year from the last part. Alternative selections are offered each Shabbat: a shorter reading (around twenty verses) and a longer one (around thirty verses). The readings are a guide and congregations may choose to read more or less from within that part of the parashah. On certain special Shabbatot, a special second (or exceptionally, third) scroll reading is read in addition to the week’s portion. Haftarah readings are chosen to parallel key elements in the section of the Torah being read and therefore vary from one year in the triennial cycle to the next. Some of the suggested haftarot are from taken from k’tuvim (Writings) rather than n’vi’ivm (Prophets). When this is the case the appropriate, adapted blessings can be found on page 245 of the Movement for Reform Judaism’s siddur, Seder Ha-t’fillot. This calendar follows the Biblical definition of the length of festivals. Outside Israel, Orthodox communities add a second day to some festivals and this means that for a few weeks their readings may be out of step with Reform/Liberal communities and all those in Israel. There are some instances where there is a discrepancy in the chapter and verse divisions between Jewish and non-Jewish editions of the Bible. As this calendar follows the Jewish system, it is advised that a Jewish edition of the Bible is used for all readings. This calendar is based in form and content on the previous calendars edited by Rabbis Jonathan Romain and Reuven Silverman. The readings are also published as part of the calendar on the Movement for Reform Judaism website (http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk). Queries, comments and corrections should be addressed to me c/o Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue, 118 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7AA or [email protected]. Rabbi Paul Freedman Published by: The Movement for Reform Judaism Sternberg Centre for Judaism 80 East End Road London N3 2SY [email protected] www.reformjudaism.org.uk Copyright © 2012 Movement for Reform Judaism July 2012 – Version 1 DATES OF FESTIVALS 5773 2012-13 5774 2013-14 5775 2014-15 Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Tishri 16 September 4 September 24 September Rosh Hashanah – 1st Day 1 Tishri 17 September 5 September 25 September Rosh Hashanah – 2nd Day 2 Tishri 18 September 6 September 26 September Kol Nidre 10 Tishri 25 September 13 September 3 October Yom Kippur 10 Tishri 26 September 14 September 4 October Erev Sukkot 15 Tishri 30 September 18 September 8 October Sukkot – 1st Day 15 Tishri 1 October 19 September 9 October Erev Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 22 Tishri 7 October 25 September 15 October Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 22 Tishri 8 October 26 September 16 October st Chanukkah – 1 Night 25 Kislev 8 December 27 November 16 December Tu BiSh’vat 15 Sh’vat 26 January 16 January 4 February Erev Purim 14 Adar 23 February 15 March 4 March Purim 14 Adar 24 February 16 March 5 March 1st Seder Night 15 Nisan 25 March 14 April 3 April Pesach – 1st Day 15 Nisan 26 March 15 April 4 April Erev Pesach – 7th Day 21 Nisan 31 March 20 April 9 April Pesach – 7th Day 21 Nisan 1 April 21 April 10 April Erev Yom Ha’Shoah 27 Nisan* 7 April (+1) 26 April (+1) 14 April Yom Ha’Shoah 27 Nisan* 8 April (+1) 27 April (+1) 15 April Erev Yom Ha-Atzma’ut 5 Iyar* 15 April (+1) 5 May (+1) 22 April (-1) Yom Ha-Atzma’ut 5 Iyar* 16 April (+1) 6 May (+1) 23 April (-1) Lag Ba-Omer 18 Iyar 28 April 18 May 7 May Erev Shavuot 6 Sivan 14 May 3 June 23 May Shavuot 6 Sivan 15 May 4 June 24 May Erev Tishah B’Av 9 Av* 15 July 4 August 25 July (+1) Tishah B’Av 9 Av* 16 July 5 August 26 July (+1) * In the years indicated, observance is brought forward or deferred to fall on a different Hebrew date. Note that the Hebrew date advances at sunset, therefore the festival eve and festival day have the same Hebrew date listed. –1– Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings CALENDAR OF TORAH AND HAFTARAH READINGS 5773-5775 17 September 2012 Genesis 22:1-19 Deuteronomy 29:9-14 Isaiah 55:1-13 18 September 2012 Genesis 21:1-21 Leviticus 23:23-32 2 Tishri 5773 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 22 September 2012 Va-yeilech or 1 Tishri 5773 6 Tishri 5773 Deuteronomy 31:14-24 Deuteronomy 31:14-30 Rosh Hashanah Binding of Isaac All Israel stands before God The call to return to God Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day) Birth of Isaac and expulsion of Ishmael Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Birth of Samuel and Hannah's Song of Praise Shabbat Shuvah Moses' last days Moses' final warning Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20 & Joel 2:15-16 26 September 2012 10 Tishri 5773 Exodus 33:12-34:9 Leviticus 19:1-18 Call to repentance Isaiah 57:14-58:14 26 September 2012 Deuteronomy 30:8-20 What God requires as true penitence Yom Kippur - Afternoon Choice between life and death Book of Jonah 29 September 2012 Ha’azinu or 10 Tishri 5773 Repentance and forgiveness 13 Tishri 5773 Deuteronomy 32:30-43 Deuteronomy 32:40-52 2 Samuel 22:1-51 01 October 2012 Leviticus 23:39-44 Deuteronomy 28:1-6 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43 06 October 2012 Deuteronomy 8:1-18 Farewell song of Moses Appointment of Joshua, Law entrusted to the priests; Israel's joy in God's salvation 15 Tishri 5773 20 Tishri 5773 Deuteronomy 16:13-17 or or Yom Kippur Moses encounters the divine presence The holiness code Song of David Sukkot 1st Day The laws of Sukkot Blessings Solomon's prayer Shabbat Chol Ha-mo'ed Sukkot God's protection of Israel throughout her wanderings The laws of Sukkot The achievement of wisdom Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 Ezekiel 38:18-39:16 Restoration of Israel in Messianic Days –2– Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 08 October 2012 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Genesis 1:1-2:3 Joshua 1:1-9 13 October 2012 B'reishit 22 Tishri 5773 27 Tishri 5773 Sh'mini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah The death of Moses Creation The succession of Joshua Blessing for Cheshvan Genesis 2:4-25 Genesis 1:24-2:25 Creation of man and woman Isaiah 42:5-43:10 20 October 2012 God the Creator of the world or Noach or 4 Cheshvan 5773 Genesis 6:9-7:5 Genesis 6:9-7:24 Isaiah 24:1-23 27 October 2012 Lech L'cha Noah and the catastrophe of the flood Catastrophe at Judgment Day 11 Cheshvan 5773 or Genesis 12:1-20 Genesis 12:1-13:12 Call of Abraham Separation of Abraham and Lot Psalm 105:1-15 or Isaiah 43:11-21 God’s protection of Abraham and his descendants Rescue from captivity to proclaim God’s praise 03 November 2012 Va-yeira or 18 Cheshvan 5773 Genesis 18:1-19 Genesis 18:1-33 2 Kings 4:8-37 10 November 2012 Chayyei Sarah Promise of a son for Abraham and Sarah Abraham intercedes for Sodom 25 Cheshvan 5773 Shunamite woman is promised a son Blessing for Kislev or Genesis 23:1-20 Genesis 23:1-24:9 Death of Sarah; Burial in Hebron Abraham seeks wife for Isaac or Proverbs 31:10-31 2 Samuel 1:17-2:11 A woman of virtue David mourns Saul and Jonathan; David reigns in Hebron 17 November 2012 Tol'dot 3 Kislev 5773 Genesis 25:19-26:5 or Genesis 25:19-26:12 Birth of Jacob and Esau; selling of birthright Isaac and the Philistines 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Birth of Samuel –3– Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 24 November 2012 Va-yeitzei 10 Kislev 5773 or Genesis 28:10-29:11 Genesis 28:10-29:20 Jacob’s dream and stone of memorial Jacob serves Laban for a wife Joshua 4:1-14 Joshua crosses Jordan and erects memorial stones 01 December 2012 Va-yishlach or 17 Kislev 5773 Genesis 32:4-30 Genesis 32:4-33 Obadiah 1: 1-21 08 December 2012 Va-yeishev Jacob wrestles with messenger of God 24 Kislev 5773 Israel’s triumph over enemies prophesied Blessing for Tevet or Genesis 37:1-22 Genesis 37:1-36 Dreams of the young Joseph Brothers sell Joseph into slavery Amos 2:6-3:8 Amos castigates Israel for selling the tzaddik for silver Chanukkah (1st Day) 09 December 2012 25 Kislev 5773 15 December 2012 2 Tevet 5773 Mikkeitz or Genesis 41:25-49 Genesis 41:1-44 Numbers 7:87-89 Zechariah 4:1-14 22 December 2012 Va-yiggash or Va-y'chi or Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams Joseph’s elevation to viceroy Dedication offering of the altar Vision of the candlestick 9 Tevet 5773 Genesis 44:18-45:7 Genesis 44:18-45:18 1 Kings 18:1-15 29 December 2012 Joseph reveals true identity Elijah reveals true identity 16 Tevet 5773 Genesis 48:8-22 Genesis 47:28-48:22 Proverbs 4:1-27 or Isaiah 65:8-25 05 January 2013 Sh'mot Shabbat Chanukkah Jacob’s death-bed blessing to Ephraim and Manasseh 23 Tevet 5773 Father’s advice to his son Blessing of the faithful Blessing for Sh'vat or Exodus 1:1-22 Exodus 1:1-2:10 Oppression in Egypt Infancy of Moses Isaiah 27:6-13 Deliverance vouchsafed by God –4– Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 12 January 2013 Va-eira or Exodus 6:2-13 Exodus 6:2-7:7 Genesis 1:14-19 Isaiah 66:1-23 19 January 2013 Bo or B'shallach Yitro or Mishpatim Plague of locusts, plague of darkness 15 Sh'vat 5773 T'rumah 22 Sh'vat 5773 Arrival of Jethro Advice to Moses for judging people 29 Sh'vat 5773 T'tzavveh Solomon’s prayer for wisdom Shabbat Sh'kalim Blessing for Adar Legislation concerning slavery murder, personal injuries etc Law of half-shekel donation for the Temple Jehoiada’s chest for Temple funds 6 Adar 5773 Exodus 25:1-22 Exodus 25:1-30 1 Kings 5:26-6:13 23 February 2013 Prophecy against Egypt Shabbat Shirah Tu BiSh'vat Crossing of sea and victory over Egyptians Victory over Canaanites Exodus 21:1-19 Exodus 21:1-27 Exodus 30:11-16 2 Kings 12:1-17 16 February 2013 or 8 Sh'vat 5773 Exodus 18:1-23 Exodus 18:1-27 1 Kings 3:1-15 09 February 2013 or The eventual reward of the faithful Exodus 13:17-14:14 Exodus 13:17-14:25 Judges 4:4-24 02 February 2013 Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Name of God and promise of redemption Mission of Moses and Aaron Creation of sun, moon and stars Exodus 10:1-20 Exodus 10:1-29 Jeremiah 46:13-28 26 January 2013 or 1 Sh'vat 5773 Materials for tabernacle, ark and appurtenances 13 Adar 5773 Building Solomon’s Temple Shabbat Zachor or Exodus 27:20-28:21 Exodus 27:20-28:30 Deuteronomy 25:17-19 The eternal light, the ephod, the breastplate Remembrance of Amalek 1 Samuel 30:1-18 David saves his two wives and an Amalekite’s servant Purim The Jews of Shushan are saved 24 February 2013 The Book of Esther 14 Adar 5773 –5– Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 02 March 2013 20 Adar 5773 Ki Tissa Exodus 31:1-32:6 or Va-yakhel - P'kudei or Va-yikra Tzav Moral purification of Israel Shabbat Ha-chodesh Blessing for Nisan The Shabbat and gifts for the tabernacle Pesach instructions Josiah revives Pesach Exiles celebrate Pesach 5 Nisan 5773 Leviticus 1:1-2:6 Leviticus 1:1-2:16 Isaiah 43:21-44:6 23 March 2013 or 27 Adar 5773 Exodus 35:1-20 Exodus 35:1-29 Exodus 12:1-11 2 Kings 23:1-27 or Ezra 6:19-7:10 16 March 2013 or Craftsmen of the tabernacle. Observance of Shabbat Golden Calf The Red Heifer Exodus 31:1-32:14 Numbers 19:1-10 Ezekiel 36:23-38 09 March 2013 Shabbat Parah The burnt offering and the meal offering 12 Nisan 5773 Leviticus 6:1-23 Leviticus 6:1-7:10 Israel's Mission and Promise of Revival Shabbat Ha-gadol Further instructions concerning the sacrificial offerings Malachi 3:4-24 (note verse 23 is repeated after verse 24) 26 March 2013 15 Nisan 5773 Exodus 12:37-51 Deuteronomy 8:10-18 Approach of the Day of Judgment Ezekiel 37:1-14 30 March 2013 Exodus 13:3-10 Deuteronomy 10:12-19 Vision of the valley of dry bones Shabbat Chol Ha-mo'ed Pesach The Pesach laws The requirements of God or Isaiah 11:1-12:6 Song of Songs 2:1-17 01 April 2013 Exodus 14:30-15:18 Deuteronomy 4:32-39 19 Nisan 5773 21 Nisan 5773 Pesach, 1st Day Exodus from Egypt Danger of forgetting God in times of prosperity Future Liberation An allegory of God's relationship with Israel Pesach, 7th Day The Song at the Red Sea Uniqueness of the God of Israel David's song of thanksgiving 2 Samuel 22:1-7, 17-31 –6– Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 06 April 2013 26 Nisan 5773 Sh'mini or Leviticus 9:1-15 Leviticus 9:1-24 2 Samuel 7:1-17 13 April 2013 Tazria - M'tzora or Aaron and his sons officiate in the tabernacle 3 Iyar 5773 Leviticus 12:1-13:8 Leviticus 12:1-13:17 Deuteronomy 11:8-12 Micah 4:1-13 16 April 2013 20 April 2013 Acharei Mot - K'doshim Blessing for Iyar David’s desire to build a temple Shabbat Atzma'ut Purification after childbirth; the priest investigates plagues The Land of Israel 6 Iyar 5773 Zion’s restoration and future glory Yom Ha-Atzma'ut 10 Iyar 5773 or Leviticus 19:23-37 Leviticus 19:23-20:7 Laws of holiness Isaiah 5:1-16 Holiness instead of oppression and injustice 27 April 2013 17 Iyar 5773 Emor or Leviticus 21:1-15 Leviticus 21:1-22:9 Laws concerning priests Ezekiel 44:15-31 28 April 2013 18 Iyar 5773 Laws concerning priests Lag Ba-Omer 04 May 2013 24 Iyar 5773 Blessing for Sivan B'har - B'chukkotai or Leviticus 25:47-26:13 Leviticus 25:39-26:13 Jeremiah 16:19-17:14 11 May 2013 B'midbar or Choice between blessings and curses 2 Sivan 5773 Numbers 1:1-19 Numbers 1:1-47 2 Samuel 24:1-14 15 May 2013 Exodus 19:16-20:17 Deuteronomy 16:9-12 or Justice to the poor Blessings which flow from keeping commandments Moses numbers Israelites Details of the census 6 Sivan 5773 David numbers the Israelites Shavuot The Ten Commandments The laws of Shavuot Covenant of Abraham God's revelation to Isaiah Ruth 1:1-22 Isaiah 6:1-13 –7– Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 18 May 2013 9 Sivan 5773 Naso or Numbers 5:1-16 Numbers 5:1-31 Ezekiel 18:1-23 25 May 2013 B'ha'alot'cha Expulsion of lepers; the Restitution of wrongs; Ordeal of jealousy Retribution, repentance and forgiveness 16 Sivan 5773 Numbers 9:15-10:13 or Numbers 9:1-10:13 Joshua 6:1-20 01 June 2013 Sh'lach L'cha or Korach or 23 Sivan 5773 Numbers 13:25-14:10 Numbers 13:1-14:10 Joshua 2:1-24 08 June 2013 or Cloud over the tabernacle; the silver trumpets The second Passover Report of the spies on the land of Israel 30 Sivan 5773 Numbers 16:1-19 Numbers 16:1-17:5 *Genesis 1:14-19 The spies at Jericho Shabbat Rosh Chodesh* (or Blessing for Tammuz) Korach challenges Moses’ leadership *Creation of sun, moon and stars *The eventual reward of the faithful (New Moon sets the scene for covenant between Jonathan & David) *Isaiah 66:1-23 (1 Samuel 20:18-42) 15 June 2013 The fall of Jericho Blessing for Tammuz* 7 Tammuz 5773 Chukkat or Numbers 20:1-21 Numbers 20:1-29 Moses is punished at Meribah, conflict with Edomites; death of Aaron or 1 Kings 11:1-13 Isaiah 41:1-20 Solomon is punished for lapses God will quench the thirst of poor and needy 22 June 2013 14 Tammuz 5773 Balak or Numbers 22:2-20 Numbers 22:2-31 Hiring of Balaam to curse Israel Micah 5:6-6:8 God’s protection of Israel against Balaam and others in the past and the duties God now requires 29 June 2013 21 Tammuz 5773 Pinchas or Numbers 25:10-26:4 Numbers 25:10-26:11 Zeal of Pinchas; second census or 1 Kings 19:1-21 Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 The zeal of Elijah First of three haftarot of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av –8– Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 06 July 2013 28 Tammuz 5773 Mattot - Mas’ey Blessing for Av or Numbers 34:1-18 Numbers 33:50-34:18 Division of the land of Canaan Destruction of idols Joshua 1:1-18 or Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4; 4:1-2 Joshua’s encouragement of the people for conquest of Canaan Eventual reward of the faithful; Second of three haftarot of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av Shabbat Chazon 13 July 2013 6 Av 5773 D'varim or Deuteronomy 1:1-21 Deuteronomy 1:1-33 Moses reviews the journey from Sinai to Kadesh Isaiah 1:1-27 The vision of Isaiah. Third haftarah of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av` Tishah B'Av - Evening Service Jeremiah laments destruction of First Temple 15 July 2013 Lamentations - a selection 9 Av 5773 16 July 2013 Deuteronomy 4:25-40 9 Av 5773 2 Samuel 1:17-27 20 July 2013 Va-etchannan or 13 Av 5773 Deuteronomy 3:23-4:14 Deuteronomy 3:23-4:31 Isaiah 40:1-26 27 July 2013 Eikev Tishah B'Av Faith in the day of distress Saul and Jonathan Shabbat Nachamu Moses’ prayer and its rejection; appeal for obedience Words of consolation 20 Av 5773 or Deuteronomy 9:1-19 Deuteronomy 9:1-29 Review of the Golden Calf episode Isaiah 50:1-51:3 God’s compassion for Israel despite her sins Blessing for Elul 03 August 2013 R'eih or 27 Av 5773 Deuteronomy 11:26-12:10 Deuteronomy 11:26-12:28 Isaiah 54:11-55:5 10 August 2013 Shof'tim Way in which God is to be worshipped Consolation in the everlasting covenant 4 Elul 5773 or Deuteronomy 16:18-17:13 Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 Position of judges and kings 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Israelites demand a king to rule over them –9– Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 17 August 2013 Ki Teitzei or 11 Elul 5773 Deuteronomy 21:10-22:7 Deuteronomy 21:10-22:12 Proverbs 23:15-26 or Amos 5:6-24 24 August 2013 Ki Tavo Family laws, rebellious son; laws of kindness and miscellaneous laws A wise and righteous son Condemnation of wrong-doing 18 Elul 5773 or Deuteronomy 26:1-19 Deuteronomy 26:1-27:8 Tithes and regard for the needy Covenant between God and Israel Nehemiah 8:1-12 Exiles re-gather in Jerusalem in the seventh month Jerusalem rejoices in God’s glory or Isaiah 60:1-22 31 August 2013 Nitzavim - Va-yeilech 25 Elul 5773 or Deuteronomy 29:9-28 Deuteronomy 29:9-30:6 Covenant and failure to follow it Repentance and return Job 38:1-18 Humanity's limitations beside God's omnipotence The joy that springs from loyalty Rosh Hashanah Binding of Isaac All Israel stands before God or Isaiah 61:10-62:12, 63:1-9 05 September 2013 Genesis 22:1-19 or Deuteronomy 29:9-14 Isaiah 55:113 06 September 2013 Genesis 21:1-21 or Leviticus 23:23-32 2 Tishri 5774 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 07 September 2013 Ha’azinu or 1 Tishri 5774 3 Tishri 5774 Deuteronomy 32:1-12 Deuteronomy 32:1-18 The call to return to God Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day) Birth of Isaac and expulsion of Ishmael Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Birth of Samuel and Hannah's Song of Praise Shabbat Shuvah Song of Moses Hosea 14:2-10, Micah 7:18-20 Joel 2:15-16 14 September 2013 10 Tishri 5774 Deuteronomy 30:8-20 Call for repentance Book of Jonah 14 September 2013 Exodus 33:12-34:9 Leviticus 19:1-18 Repentance and forgiveness Yom Kippur Moses encounters the divine presence The holiness code 10 Tishri 5774 Yom Kippur - Afternoon Choice between life and death What God requires as true penitence Isaiah 57:14-58:14 – 10 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 19 September 2013 Leviticus 23:39-44 Deuteronomy 28:1-6 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43 21 September 2013 Deuteronomy 8:1-18 15 Tishri 5774 17 Tishri 5774 Deuteronomy 16:13-17 Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 or Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 or Ezekiel 38:18-39:16 26 September 2013 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Genesis 1:1-2:3 Joshua 1:1-9 28 September 2013 B'reishit or Noach or Lech L'cha or 24 Tishri 5774 Va-yeira 1 Cheshvan 5774 Chayyei Sarah The succession of Joshua Blessing for Cheshvan God is omniscient and omnipotent God clothes humankind in righteousness Shabbat Rosh Chodesh God's covenant with Noah at the end of the flood Creation of the sun, moon and stars The eventual reward of the faithful 8 Cheshvan 5774 Covenant of the pieces Melchizedek's pact with Abram God's constant support of Israel 15 Cheshvan 5774 Genesis 19:1-21 Genesis 19:1-29 Ezekiel 18:1-23 26 October 2013 Restoration of Israel in Messianic Days Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah The death of Moses Creation Adam and Eve; Expulsion from Eden Genesis 15:1-21 Genesis 14:1-15:6 Isaiah 40:27-41:10 19 October 2013 or 22 Tishri 5774 Genesis 9:1-17 Genesis 8:1-9:17 Genesis 1:14-19 Isaiah 66:1-23 12 October 2013 Solomon's prayer Shabbat Chol Ha-mo'ed Sukkot God's protection of Israel throughout her wanderings The laws of Sukkot The achievement of wisdom Genesis 3:1-21 Genesis 3:1-24 Psalm 139:1-24 or Isaiah 61:1-11 05 October 2013 Sukkot 1st Day The laws of Sukkot Blessings Sodom and Gomorrah Power of repentance 22 Cheshvan 5774 or Genesis 24:1-26 Genesis 24:1-38 Abraham looks to the future and seeks a wife for Isaac 1 Kings 1:1-31 David looks to the future and appoints Solomon his heir – 11 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 02 November 2013 Tol'dot or Genesis 26:12-29 Genesis 26:12-35 or 2 Samuel 23:1-17 1 Samuel 20:18-42 29 Cheshvan 5774 09 November 2013 Va-yeitzei or David's men gain water from the Philistines New Moon sets the scene for covenant between Jonathan & David 6 Kislev 5774 Genesis 29:12-30 Genesis 29:31-30:24 Hosea 12:13-13:8; 14:9-10 16 November 2013 Va-yishlach Blessing for Kislev Mochoratayim Chodesh Isaac's problems with the Philistines; their peace treaty Jacob's service for Rachel Rachel, Leah and their children Sins of Israel, mention of Jacob's service 13 Kislev 5774 or Genesis 33:1-20 Genesis 33:1-34:31 Jacob's reconciliation with Esau The rape of Dinah Hosea 12:1-11 Comparison of history of Israel with life of Jacob 23 November 2013 Va-yeishev 20 Kislev 5774 or Genesis 39:1-18 Genesis 39:1-23 Joseph resists seduction by Potiphar's wife Amos 2:6-3:8 Prophet warns against injustice and immorality Chanukkah (1st Day) 28 November 2013 25 Kislev 5774 30 November 2013 27 Kislev 5774 Mikkeitz or Genesis 42:1-23 Genesis 42:1-38 Numbers 7:84-86 Zechariah 4:1-14 07 December 2013 Va-yiggash Dedication of the altar Vision of the candlestick 4 Tevet 5774 Genesis 45:8-28 or The twelve brothers are or reunited in harmony Jacob journeys to Egypt Genesis 45:8-46:7 Ezekiel 37:1-28 14 December 2013 Va-y'chi Shabbat Chanukkah Blessing for Tevet Joseph tests his brothers Return and reunification of the tribes 11 Tevet 5774 or Genesis 49:33-50:13 Genesis 49:1-33 Deaths of Jacob and Joseph Blessing of the tribes of Israel 1 Kings 2:1-12 Death of King David – 12 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 21 December 2013 Sh'mot 18 Tevet 5774 Exodus 3:1-22 or Exodus 2:11-3:15 Jeremiah 1:1-19 28 December 2013 Va-eira or Bo B'shallach Prophecy against Pharaoh 3 Sh'vat 5774 Passover Warning of the tenth plague 10 Sh'vat 5774 Exodus 14:26-15:27 Exodus 15:19-16:10 15 Sh'vat 5774 18 January 2014 17 Sh'vat 5774 or Exodus 18:24-19:13 Exodus 19:1-25 2 Chronicles 19:4-11 or Joshua 24:1-24 25 January 2014 Mishpatim or T'rumah Song of Deborah Tu BiSh'vat The Revelation at Sinai 24 Sh'vat 5774 Exodus 22:20-23:13 Exodus 22:1-30 Amos 5:1-24 01 February 2014 Praise of God’s deliverance The plague upon the Philistines Shabbat Shirah Pursuit of Egyptians; Song of the Sea Song of Miriam; Journey to Sinai Judges 5:1-31 16 January 2014 Yitro The call of Jeremiah Blessing for Sh'vat Moses and the magicians; The plagues of blood and frogs Exodus 11:1-12:11 Exodus 11:1-12:28 Psalm 135:1-21 or I Samuel 6:1-15 11 January 2014 or 25 Tevet 5774 Exodus 6:29-7:18 Exodus 7:19-8:6 Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 04 January 2014 or Moses encounters his kinsfolk, marries Zipporah The call of Moses at burning bush Jehoshaphat instructs the judges Ratification of the Covenant by Joshua Blessing for Adar I Laws: civil, criminal, ritual and ethical 1 Adar I 5774 The supremacy of justice Shabbat Rosh Chodesh or Exodus 25:23-40 Exodus 25:23-26:14 Genesis 1:14-19 The sanctuary - the table and menorah Curtains and covering of the tabernacle Creation of sun, moon and stars Isaiah 66:1-23 Reward of the faithful – 13 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 08 February 2014 T'tzavveh or Exodus 28:29-29:9 Exodus 28:31-29:18 1 Samuel 23:1-13 15 February 2014 Ki Tissa or Va-yakhel David consults the Ephod 15 Adar I 5774 The Golden Calf The reaction of Moses Jereboam’s idolatry 22 Adar I 5774 Exodus 35:20-35 Exodus 35:20-36:7 Jeremiah 9:22-10:16 01 March 2014 P'kudei or The breastplate of judgment; Priests' garments and investiture Exodus 32:7-20 Exodus 32:15-35 1 Kings 12:25-13:10 22 February 2014 or 8 Adar I 5774 Wisdom in craftmanship 29 Adar I 5774 Exodus 39:1-20 Exodus 39:1-32 Exodus 30:11-16 2 Kings 12:1-17 08 March 2014 Va-yikra Ethical wisdom Blessing for Adar II Shabbat Sh'kalim (Mochoratayim Chodesh) Law of half-shekel donation for the Temple Jehoiada’s chest for Temple funds 6 Adar II 5774 or Leviticus 2:7-3:18 Leviticus 3:1-4:5 Meal offering; first fruits Peace offering; sin-offering Isaiah 44:6-23 God's greatness contrasted with the sin of idolatry Shabbat Zachor 15 March 2014 13 Adar II 5774 Tzav or Leviticus 7:22-38 Leviticus 7:22 - 8:13 Deuteronomy 25:17-19 Prohibition of fat and blood Peace offering; Consecration of priests remembrance of Amalek 1 Samuel 30:1-18 David saves his two wives and an Amalekite’s servant Purim The Jews of Shushan are saved 16 March 2014 The Book of Esther 14 Adar II 5774 22 March 2014 20 Adar II 5774 Sh'mini Shabbat Parah or Leviticus 10:1-15 Leviticus 10:1-20 Numbers 19:1-10 Deaths of Nadav and Avihu Ritual restrictions on priests The Red Heifer Ezekiel 36:23-38 Moral purification of Israel – 14 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 29 March 2014 27 Adar II 5774 Tazria or Leviticus 13:47-59 Leviticus 13:38-59 Exodus 12:1-11 2 Kings 23:1-27 or Ezra 6:19-7:10 05 April 2014 M'tzora or Acharei Mot or Pesach instructions Josiah revives Pesach Exiles celebrate Pesach 5 Nisan 5774 Leviticus 14:1-20 Leviticus 14:1-32 2 Kings 7: 3-20 12 April 2014 Shabbat Ha-chodesh Blessing for Nisan Plague affecting persons and garments Purification from plague 12 Nisan 5774 Leviticus 16:1-17 Leviticus 16:1-24 Elisha heals during siege Shabbat Ha-gadol Atonement ritual of the priests Malachi 3:4-24 (note verse 23 is repeated after verse 24) 15 April 2014 15 Nisan 5774 Exodus 12:37-51 Deuteronomy 8:10-18 Approach of the Day of Judgment Ezekiel 37:1-14 19 April 2014 Exodus 13:3-10 Deuteronomy 10:12-19 Vision of the valley of dry bones Shabbat Chol Ha-mo'ed Pesach The Pesach laws The requirements of God or 19 Nisan 5774 Isaiah 11:1-12:6 Song of Songs 2:1-17 21 April 2014 Exodus 14:30-15:18 Deuteronomy 4:32-39 2 Samuel 22:1-7, 17-31 26 April 2014 K'doshim 21 Nisan 5774 26 Nisan 5774 Pesach, 1st Day Exodus from Egypt Danger of forgetting God in times of prosperity Future Liberation An allegory of God's relationship with Israel Pesach, 7th Day The Song at the Red Sea Uniqueness of the God of Israel David's song of thanksgiving Blessing for Iyar or Leviticus 19:23-37 Leviticus 19:23-20:7 Laws of holiness and prohibition of superstition Isaiah 5:1-16 Holiness instead of oppression – 15 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 03 May 2014 3 Iyar 5774 Emor or Leviticus 22:26-23:16 Leviticus 22:26-23:22 Deuteronomy 11:8-12 Micah 4:1-13 08 May 2014 10 May 2014 Shabbat Atzma'ut Sacrifices, Shabbat and festivals Pesach and Shavuot The Land of Israel 6 Iyar 5774 Zion’s restoration and future glory Yom Ha-Atzma'ut 10 Iyar 5774 B'har or Leviticus 25:19-38 Leviticus 25:19-46 Redemption of land and regard for the poor Jeremiah 32:6-27 Redemption of family land and faith in the future 17 May 2014 17 Iyar 5774 B'chukkotai or Leviticus 26:30-46 Leviticus 26:30-27:15 Punishment and atonement Redemption of vows and tithes Jeremiah 16:19-17:14 18 May 2014 18 Iyar 5774 Hope of redemption Lag Ba-Omer 24 May 2014 24 Iyar 5774 Blessing for Sivan B'midbar or Numbers 1:44-54 Numbers 1:44-2:4 2 Samuel 24:1-14 31 May 2014 Naso or The census; Levites excluded Encampment of the tribes David’s census 2 Sivan 5774 Numbers 6:1-21 Numbers 6:1-27 Judges 13:2-25 04 June 2014 Exodus 19:16-20:17 Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Ruth 1:1-22 or Isaiah 6:1-13 07 June 2014 B'ha'alot'cha Laws of the Nazirite Priestly blessing 6 Sivan 5774 Birth of Samson Shavuot The Ten Commandments The laws of Shavuot Covenant of Abraham God's revelation to Isaiah 9 Sivan 5774 or Numbers 11:1-18 Numbers 11:1-29 Leadership of Israel in the wilderness Yearning for Egypt; elders prophesy 2 Kings 2:1-15 Elijah’s spirit rests upon Elisha – 16 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 14 June 2014 16 Sivan 5774 Sh'lach L'cha or Numbers 14:1-19 Numbers 14:1-30 Moses pleads with God to spare Israel Zechariah 8:3-23 God will save Israel despite their provocations Blessing for Tammuz* 21 June 2014 23 Sivan 5774 Korach or Numbers 17:6-26 Numbers 17:1-28 Jeremiah 31:27-40 28 June 2014 Chukkat Aaron’s position is vindicated following the rebellion of Korach 30 Sivan 5774 Numbers 20:1-21 or Numbers 20:1-29 *Genesis 1:14-19 or *Isaiah 66:1-23 (1 Samuel 20:18-42) 05 July 2014 New covenant to be made with Israel Shabbat Rosh Chodesh* (or Blessing for Tammuz) Death of Miriam; Moses is punished for striking the rock Conflict with Edomites; death of Aaron *Creation of sun, moon and stars *The eventual reward of the faithful (New Moon sets the scene for covenant between Jonathan & David) 7 Tammuz 5774 Balak or Numbers 23:1-23 Numbers 23:1-30 Balaam prophesies pre-eminence of Israel God’s power over Balaam Micah 5:6-6:8 God’s power over Israel and her enemies. Prime human virtues. 12 July 2014 14 Tammuz 5774 Pinchas or Numbers 27:1-20 Numbers 27:1-25 Daughters of Zelophechad claim inheritance; Joshua appointed successor to Moses Daughters of Zelophechad receive their inheritance Joshua 17:1-13 Proverbs 31:10-31 19 July 2014 Mattot or A woman of worth 21 Tammuz 5774 Numbers 32:1-19 Numbers 32:1-32 Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 26 July 2014 Mas'ey Two and a half tribes are allowed to settle East of Jordan 28 Tammuz 5774 Haftarah of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av Blessing for Av or Numbers 35:9-34 Numbers 35:9-36:13 The six cities of refuge for accidental homicide Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4; 4:1-2 Eventual reward of the faithful: Second haftarah of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av – 17 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 02 August 2014 D'varim 6 Av 5774 Shabbat Chazon or Deuteronomy 1:21-38 Deuteronomy 1:21-46 Incident of the spies reviewed Isaiah 1:1-27 The vision of Isaiah; Third haftarah of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av Tishah B'Av - Evening Service Jeremiah laments destruction of First Temple 04 August 2014 Lamentations 2:1-22 9 Av 5774 05 August 2014 Deuteronomy 4:25-40 9 Av 5774 09 August 2014 Va-etchannan or Deuteronomy 5:1-24 Deuteronomy 5:1-30 Isaiah 40:1-26 16 August 2014 Eikev or 13 Av 5774 R'eih Shabbat Nachamu Review of the Revelation at Mt. Sinai First Haftarah of consolation 20 Av 5774 Deuteronomy 10:1-22 Deuteronomy 10:1-11:9 Psalm 19:1-15 or Isaiah 49:14-51:3 23 August 2014 Tishah B'Av Faith in the day of distress Review of the second set of the tablets of stone 27 Av 5774 Abiding value of God’s laws Consolation for Zion Blessing for Elul or Deuteronomy 12:29-13:12 Deuteronomy 12:29-13:19 Warnings against false prophets and idolatrous worship Jeremiah 23:15-29 Denunciation of false prophets. Return to Zion and to God 30 August 2014 Shof'tim 4 Elul 5774 or Deuteronomy 18:1-22 Deuteronomy 18:9-19:14 Against sorcery, false prophecy cities of refuge; against moving neighbour’s landmark Isaiah 51:12-52:12 Consolation for Israel, redemption for mankind 06 September 2014 Ki Teitzei 11 Elul 5774 or Deuteronomy 23:22-24:18 Deuteronomy 23:16-24:22 Miscellaneous laws; divorce Social justice Malachi 2:10-3:7 Protest against Israel’s divorce from God and her injustice – 18 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 13 September 2014 Ki Tavo or Deuteronomy 27:9-26 Deuteronomy 27:9-28:14 Isaiah 61:1-10 20 September 2014 Nitzavim - Va-yeilech or Isaiah 55:1-13 26 September 2014 Genesis 21:1-21 or Leviticus 23:23-32 End of retribution, beginning of blessings 25 Elul 5774 Value of repentance Moses appoints Joshua his successor 1 Tishri 5775 2 Tishri 5775 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 27 September 2014 Ha’azinu or The curses for transgression and the blessings for faithfulness Deuteronomy 30:1-20 Deuteronomy 30:1-31:9 Isaiah 61:10-62:12, 63:1-9 25 September 2014 Genesis 22:1-19 or Deuteronomy 29:9-14 18 Elul 5774 3 Tishri 5775 Deuteronomy 32:19-29 Deuteronomy 32:13-29 Israel’s joy in God’s salvation Rosh Hashanah Binding of Isaac All Israel stands before God The call to return to God Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day) Birth of Isaac and expulsion of Ishmael Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Birth of Samuel and Hannah's Song of Praise Shabbat Shuvah Song of Moses Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20 & Joel 2:15-16 04 October 2014 10 Tishri 5775 Exodus 33:12-34:9 Leviticus 19:1-18 Call to repentance Isaiah 57:14-58:14 04 October 2014 Deuteronomy 30:8-20 What God requires as true penitence Yom Kippur - Afternoon Choice between life and death Book of Jonah 09 October 2014 Leviticus 23:39-44 Deuteronomy 28:1-6 10 Tishri 5775 15 Tishri 5775 Yom Kippur Moses encounters the divine presence The holiness code Repentance and forgiveness Sukkot 1st Day The laws of Sukkot Blessings Solomon's prayer 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43 – 19 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 11 October 2014 Deuteronomy 8:1-18 17 Tishri 5775 Deuteronomy 16:13-17 Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 or Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 or Ezekiel 38:18-39:16 16 October 2014 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Genesis 1:1-2:3 Joshua 1:1-9 18 October 2014 B'reishit or The achievement of wisdom 22 Tishri 5775 24 Tishri 5775 Genesis 4:1-16 Genesis 4:1-5:1 Zechariah 7:8-8:15 25 October 2014 Noach Shabbat Chol Ha-mo'ed Sukkot God's protection of Israel throughout her wanderings The laws of Sukkot Restoration of Israel in Messianic Days Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah The death of Moses Creation The succession of Joshua Blessing for Cheshvan Cain and Abel Cain’s descendants 1 Cheshvan 5775 Brotherly love Shabbat Rosh Chodesh or Genesis 11:1-9 Genesis 11:1-32 Genesis 1:14-19 Babel and the division of the nations Genealogy up to Abraham Creation of sun, moon and stars or Isaiah 66:1-23 1 Kings 12:1-24 The eventual reward of the faithful Division between kingdoms of Judah and Israel 01 November 2014 Lech L'cha 8 Cheshvan 5775 or Genesis 17:1-21 Genesis 17:1-27 Covenant of circumcision with Isaac and Ishmael Isaiah 59:1-22 Ethical covenant with Israel overcomes injustice 08 November 2014 Va-yeira 15 Cheshvan 5775 or Genesis 21:1-21 Genesis 21:1-34 Birth of Isaac and expulsion of Ishmael Abraham's treaty with Avimelech or Psalm 91:1-16 Isaiah 51:1-8 God’s abiding protection Salvation for the children of Abraham and Sarah 15 November 2014 Chayyei Sarah 22 Cheshvan 5775 or Genesis 24:53-67 Genesis 24:34-67 Rebekah comforts her husband Isaac 1 Samuel 19:1-18 Michal saves her husband David – 20 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 22 November 2014 Tol'dot or Genesis 27:1-29 Genesis 27:1-40 1 Samuel 20:18-42 29 November 2014 Va-yeitzei or 29 Cheshvan 5775 New Moon sets the scene for Covenant between David and Jonathan 7 Kislev 5775 Genesis 31:36-32:3 Genesis 31:17-32:3 Hosea 11:7-12:12 06 December 2014 Va-yishlach Blessing for Kislev Machar Chodesh Jacob’s deception to gain Isaac’s blessing; Esau is blessed Jacob’s departure from Haran Laban’s farewell to his children God’s paternal love for Israel 14 Kislev 5775 or Genesis 35:9-29 Genesis 35:1-29 Jacob becomes Israel Rachel dies in childbirth Jeremiah 31:1-17 Return from exile prophesied as comfort for Rachel weeping for her children 13 December 2014 Va-yeishev or 21 Kislev 5775 Genesis 40:1-23 Genesis 39:20-40:23 Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s servants’ dreams Joel 2:21-3:5 17 December 2014 25 Kislev 5775 20 December 2014 28 Kislev 5775 Mikkeitz or Genesis 44:1-17 Genesis 43:15-44:17 Numbers 7:87-89 Zechariah 4:1-14 27 December 2014 Va-yiggash or Va-y'chi Shabbat Chanukkah Blessing for Tevet Joseph’s wisdom in dealing with his brothers Dedication of the altar Vision of the candlestick 5 Tevet 5775 Genesis 47:1-22 Genesis 46:26-47:27 Jeremiah 29:1-14 03 January 2015 A vision of hope Chanukkah (1st Day) Jacob and his sons are settled in Goshen Message of hope to the exiles 12 Tevet 5775 or Genesis 50:7-26 Genesis 50:1-26 Deaths of Jacob and Joseph Joshua 24:14-32 Death of Joshua and the burial of Joseph’s bones – 21 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 10 January 2015 Sh'mot 19 Tevet 5775 or Exodus 4:1-21 Exodus 4:1-5:5 Moses’ doubts answered by God Unsuccessful plea to Pharaoh; increased oppression or Job 40:1-14 Isaiah 51:9-16 Job’s doubts are answered by God God puts his words in prophet’s mouth, to pursue relief from oppression Blessing for Sh'vat 17 January 2015 Va-eira or 26 Tevet 5775 Exodus 8:12-28 Exodus 8:12-9:21 Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 24 January 2015 Bo Plagues of gnats, beasts Plagues of cattle murrain, boils, hail Prophecy against Egypt 4 Shevat 5775 or Exodus 12:15-36 Exodus 12:29-13:16 Pesach regulations The tenth plague; Israel’s departure or 2 Chronicles 30:1-12 Joshua 5:1-15 Pesach of King Hezekiah Joshua’s circumcision of the Israelites and celebration of Pesach Shabbat Shirah 31 January 2015 B'shallach 11 Shevat 5775 Exodus 16:11-30 or Manna, breach of the Sabbath, water from the rock Defeat of Amalekites Exodus 16:11-17:16 Judges 6:1-24 04 February 2015 15 Shevat 5775 07 February 2015 18 Shevat 5775 Yitro or Exodus 20:1-18 Exodus 19:14-20:23 Isaiah 6:1-13 14 February 2015 Mishpatim or Gideon’s miracles against Israel’s enemies Tu BiSh'vat The Ten Commandments Revelation and the stone altar 25 Shevat 5775 Exodus 24:1-18 Exodus 23:14-24:18 Exodus 30:11-16 God’s revelation to Isaiah Blessing for Adar Shabbat Sh'kalim Festivals; Ratification of the Covenant Law of half-shekel donation for the Temple Jehoiada’s chest for Temple funds 2 Kings 12:1-17 – 22 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 21 February 2015 T'rumah Exodus 27:1-19 The altar and other appurtenances of the tabernacle 1 Kings 8:31-43 Solomon’s prayer on completion of the Temple Shabbat Zachor 28 February 2015 T'tzavveh or 2 Adar 5775 9 Adar 5775 Exodus 29:38-30:10 Exodus 29:29-30:10 Deuteronomy 25:17-19 Consecration of the priests; daily sacrifices 1 Samuel 30:1-18 David saves his two wives and an Amalekite’s servant Purim The Jews of Shushan are saved remembrance of Amalek 05 March 2015 The Book of Esther 14 Adar 5775 07 March 2015 16 Adar 5775 Ki Tissa or Exodus 34:10-32 Exodus 34:10-35 Expulsion of idolatrous nations Covenant with Israel Joshua 23:1-14 Faithfulness and resistance of the ways of the nations Shabbat Parah Blessing for Nisan Completion of the altar and Accounts of the erection of the tabernacle The Red Heifer 14 March 2015 Va-yakhel - P'kudei or Exodus 38:1-20 Exodus 38:1-23 Numbers 19:1-10 Ezekiel 36:23-38 21 March 2015 Va-yikra or Tzav 1 Nisan 5775 Leviticus 5:1-23 Leviticus 4:27-5:26 Genesis 1:14-19 Exodus 12:1-11 Isaiah 66:1-23 or 2 Kings 23:21-27 or Ezra 6:19-7:10 28 March 2015 or 23 Adar 5775 8 Nisan 5775 Moral purification of Israel Rosh Chodesh and Shabbat Hachodesh Sin and guilt offerings Offering for breach of trust Creation of sun moon and stars Pesach Instructions The eventual reward of the faithful Josiah revives Pesach Exiles celebrate Pesach Shabbat Ha-gadol Leviticus 8:1-21 Leviticus 8:14-36 Consecration of Aaron and his sons Sacrifices of inauguration Malachi 3:4-24 (note verse 23 is repeated after verse 24) Approach of the Day of Judgment – 23 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 04 April 2015 Exodus 12:37-51 Deuteronomy 8:10-18 Ezekiel 37:1-14 10 April 2015 Exodus 14:30-15:18 or Deuteronomy 4:32-39 2 Samuel 22:1-7, 17-31 11 April 2015 Sh'mini 15 Nisan 5775 21 Nisan 5775 Pesach, 1st Day Exodus from Egypt Danger of forgetting God in times of prosperity Vision of the valley of dry bones Pesach, 7th Day The Song at the Red Sea Uniqueness of the God of Israel David's song of thanksgiving 22 Nisan 5775 or Leviticus 11:1-20 Leviticus 11:1-32 The dietary laws or Daniel 1:1-21 Isaiah 34:1-35:2 Daniel abstains from forbidden foods Animals represent desolation, but redemption will come Shabbat Atzma'ut Blessing for Iyar, Mochoratayim Chodesh Plague in a garment Plague on garments and people The Land of Israel 18 April 2015 29 Nisan 5775 Tazria - M'tzora or Leviticus 14:33-48 Leviticus 13:47-14:12 Deuteronomy 11:8-12 or Micah 4:1-13 1 Samuel 20:18-42 23 April 2015 4 Iyar 5775 25 April 2015 6 Iyar 5775 Acharei Mot - K'doshim Zion’s restoration and future glory New Moon sets the scene for covenant between Jonathan & David Yom Ha'Atzma'ut or Leviticus 19:23-37 Leviticus 19:23-20:7 Laws of holiness Isaiah 5:1-16 Holiness instead of oppression and injustice. 02 May 2015 13 Iyar 5775 Emor or Leviticus 24:10-23 Leviticus 24:1-23 The blasphemers The lamps and the shewbread Job 1:1-22 Job desists from blasphemy and trust in God God forgives unfaithfulness Lag Ba-Omer or Ezekiel 20:27-41 07 May 2015 18 Iyar 5775 – 24 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 09 May 2015 20 Iyar 5775 B'har or Leviticus 25:39-26:2 Leviticus 25:29-26:2 Jeremiah 32:6-27 16 May 2015 B'chukkotai or B'midbar Ruth 1:1-22 or Isaiah 6:1-13 30 May 2015 Naso B'ha'alot'cha or Caution against rash vows to God Redemption of Israel 5 Sivan 5775 Redemption of the first-born Service of the Kohatites 6 Sivan 5775 12 Sivan 5775 Priestly blessing; prince’s gift for the tabernacle Gifts from Babylon for temple Blessing of tribes 19 Sivan 5775 Numbers 11:30-12:16 Numbers 11:23-12:16 2 Chronicles 26:11-23 or Habbakuk 3:1-18 13 June 2015 Sh'lach L'cha God will redeem his first-born, Israel Shavuot The Ten Commandments The laws of Shavuot Covenant of Abraham God's revelation to Isaiah Numbers 6:22-7:11 Numbers 6:22-7:17 Ezra 1:1-11 or Joshua 22:1-34 06 June 2015 Jeremiah redeems his cousin’s field Blessing for Sivan Valuation of vows; redemption of people and things devloted to God Numbers 3:40-4:9 Numbers 3:40-4:20 Jeremiah 31:1-20 24 May 2015 Exodus 19:16-20:17 or Deuteronomy 16:9-12 or 27 Iyar 5775 Leviticus 27:14-34 Leviticus 27:1-34 Ecclesiastes 5:1-19 or Isaiah 52:1-10 23 May 2015 or Redeeming enslaved kinsmen Quails for food in the wilderness Miriam suffers leprosy; Moses prays to heal her 26 Sivan 5775 Uzziah’s leprosy Habbakuk’s prayer Blessing for Tammuz or Numbers 15:22-41 Numbers 15:14-41 Offerings for unintentional sins Shabbat-breakers; law of the fringes or Nehemiah 13:10-22 Ezekiel 18:23-32 Enforcement of Shabbat observance God desires repentance not the death of the wicked – 25 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 20 June 2015 3 Tammuz 5775 Korach or Numbers 18:20-32 Numbers 18:1-32 Nehemiah 10:29-40 or Ezekiel 45:1-9 27 June 2015 Chukkat or Maintaining Temple services Inheritance of Levites, ethics of leadership 10 Tammuz 5775 Numbers 21:1-20 Numbers 21:1-22:1 2 Kings 18:1-8 04 July 2015 Balak or Tithes due to Levites and Priests Israelites speak against God. Serpents punish and cure. Song at the well. Hezekiah destroys the bronze serpent. 17 Tammuz 5775 Numbers 24:1-25 Numbers 24:1-25:9 Psalm 84:1-13 or 1 Samuel 10:1-27 11 July 2015 Pinchas Defeat of Amorites; Moabite King hires Balaam as soothsayer to curse Israel 24 Tammuz 5775 Joy of those who dwell in the tents of God Samuel prophesies kingship of Saul Blessing for Av or Numbers 28:1-15 Numbers 28:1-31 Daily, Sabbath and New Moon offerings; Pilgrim Festivals or Jeremiah 6:16-7:7 Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 Punishment of hypocrisy First of three haftarot of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av 18 July 2015 2 Av 5775 Mattot - Mas'ey or Numbers 35:9-34 Numbers 35:9-36:13 Cities of refuge for accidental homicide Daughters of Zelophchad granted inheritance Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4; 4:1-2 Second haftarah of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av Shabbat Chazon 25 July 2015 9 Av 5775 D'varim or Deuteronomy 2:1-19 Deuteronomy 2:1-30 Truce with Edom and Moab, Ammonites and others Isaiah 1:1-27 The vision of Isaiah; third haftarah of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av Tishah B'Av - Evening Service Jeremiah laments destruction of First Temple 25 July 2015 Lamentations 2:1-22 10 Av 5775 26 July 2015 Deuteronomy 4:25-40 10 Av 5775 Tishah B'Av Faith in the day of distress – 26 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 01 August 2015 Va-etchannan or 16 Av 5775 Deuteronomy 6:1-21 Deuteronomy 6:1-7:11 Isaiah 40:1-26 08 August 2015 Eikev Shabbat Nachamu The Shema; the Exodus Separation from heathen nations 23 Av 5775 Message of comfort for Zion Blessing for Elul* or Deuteronomy 11:10-25 Deuteronomy 11:1-25 Love, obedience and education of children or Proverbs 3:1-24 Isaiah 49:14-51:3 A father’s teaching Haftarah of consolation - the servant of God Shabbat Rosh Chodesh* (or Blessing for Elul) Tithes, sabbatical year release of land, debts, slaves *Creation of sun, moon and stars 15 August 2015 R'eih or Deuteronomy 14:22-15:11 Deuteronomy 14:22-15:18 *Genesis 1:14-19 Isaiah 54:11-55:5 22 August 2015 Shof'tim 30 Av 5775 Haftarah of consolation. Return to Zion and to God 7 Elul 5775 or Deuteronomy 20:10-21:9 Deuteronomy 20:1-21:9 Capture of heathen cities Expiation of untraced murder Isaiah 51:22-52:12 God will forgive Israel’s sins and elevate her status 29 August 2015 Ki Teitzei or 14 Elul 5775 Deuteronomy 24:10-25:4 Deuteronomy 24:10-25:19 Isaiah 54:1-10 05 September 2015 Ki Tavo Miscellaneous laws God’s unshakeable love for Israel 21 Elul 5775 or Deuteronomy 28:58-29:5 Deuteronomy 28:58-29:8 Penalties for disobedience Summary of wilderness journey Isaiah 60:1-22 Glories that divine favour will bring upon Israel 12 September 2015 Nitzavim 29 Elul 5775 or Deuteronomy 30:1-14 Deuteronomy 30:1-20 Value of Repentance Choice between Life and Death Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Israel’s joy in God’s salvation – 27 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. GLOSSARY CHANUKKAH Festival of Dedication LAG BA'OMER 33rd Day of Counting of Omer (from Pesach to Shavuot) MACHAR CHODESH (Tomorrow is the New Moon) The Shabbat occurring the day before a New Moon, signifying a new month PESACH The Festival of Passover PURIM The Feast of Lots ROSH HASHANAH The New Year ROSH CHODESH Day of the New Moon signifying a new month SHABBAT ATZMA'UT (Sabbath of Independence) The Shabbat preceding Israel Independence Day (unless Israel Independence Day has moved to avoid Shabbat) SHABBAT HA-GADOL (The Great Sabbath) The Shabbat preceding the Festival of Passover SHABBAT HACHODESH (The Sabbath of this month) A special reading in the month of Adar or Nisan SHABBAT CHANUKKAH The Shabbat occurring during the Festival of Dedication SHABBAT CHAZON (The Sabbath of the Vision) A special reading for the Shabbat preceding the Fast of 9th of Av SHABBAT CHOL HAMO'ED PESACH The Shabbat occurring during the Festival of Passover SHABBAT CHOL HAMO'ED SUKKOT The Shabbat occurring during the Festival of Tabernacles SHABBAT NACHAMU (Sabbath of "Comfort") The Shabbat following the Fast of 9th of Av (with a special Haftarah reading) SHABBAT PARAH (Sabbath of "The Red Heifer") Shabbat with a special, additional scroll reading in the month of Adar SHABBAT SHEKALIM (Sabbath of "The Shekels") Shabbat with a special, additional scroll reading in the month of Shevat or Adar SHABBAT SHUVAH (Sabbath of "Return") The Shabbat occurring between the New Year and the Day of Atonement (with a special Haftarah reading) SHABBAT ZACHOR (Sabbath of "Remember") Shabbat with a special, additional scroll reading in the month of Adar SHAVUOT The Festival of Weeks SHEMINI ATZERET The 8th Day of Assembly (the day after the seven days of Sukkot)... SIMCHAT TORAH ...which is combined with the Festival of the Rejoicing of the Law SUKKOT The Festival of Tabernacles TISHAH B'AV The Fast of the 9th of Av TU BI'SHVAT 15th of Shevat, New Year for Trees YOM HA'ATZMA'UT Israel Independence Day YOM KIPPUR Day of Atonement The Movement for Reform Judaism The Sternberg Centre for Judaism 80 East End Road London N3 2SY Tel: 020 8349 5640 Fax: 020 8349 5699 email: [email protected] Website: www.reformjudaism.org.uk
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