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Mishpatim

Exodus 21:1−24:18
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25 Shevat 5789
Haftarah: II Kings 12:5-16 [historic: II Kings 12:1-17]
Shabbat Sh'kalim

These are the rules that you shall set before them. - Exodus 21:1

Torah Portion

T'rumah

Exodus 25:1−27:19
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2 Adar 5789
Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13

The Eternal One spoke to Moses, saying: "Tell the Israelite people to bring Me gifts; you shall accept gifts for Me from every person whose heart is so moved." - Exodus 25:1-2

Torah Portion

T'tzaveh

Exodus 27:20−30:10
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9 Adar 5789
Haftarah: Esther 7:1-10; 8:15-17 [historic: I Samuel 15:2-34]
Shabbat Zachor

You shall further instruct the Israelites to bring you clear oil of beaten olives for lighting, for kindling lamps regularly. - Exodus 27:20

Holiday

Purim

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13 Adar 5789 to 14 Adar 5789

Purim is a joyous holiday that affirms and celebrates Jewish survival and continuity throughout history. The main communal celebration involves a public reading—usually in the synagogue—of the Book of Esther (M'gillat Esther), which tells the story of the holiday: Under the rule of King Ahashverosh, Haman, the king's adviser, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, who ultimately save the Jews of Persia from destruction. The reading of the m'gillah typically is a rowdy affair, punctuated by booing and noise-making when Haman's name is read aloud.

Torah Portion

Ki Tisa

Exodus 30:11−34:35
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16 Adar 5789
Haftarah: I Kings 18:1-39

The Eternal One spoke to Moses, saying: "When you take a census of the Israelite men according to their army enrollment, each shall pay the Eternal a ransom for himself on being enrolled, that no plague may come upon them through their being enrolled." - Exodus 30:11-12