Parashat Vayishlach

December 14, 2024

Vayishlach (“He Sent”) follows Jacob and his family as Jacob wrestles with a man (commonly understood as an angel), is renamed Israel, and reconciles with his brother, Esau. Jacob’s daughter, Dina, is raped by a Hivite prince, and her brothers sack a city in response. Rachel dies as she gives birth to Jacob's youngest child, Benjamin.

Torah: Genesis 32:4-36:43
Haftarah: Obadiah 1:1-21

Parashat Vayeshev

December 21, 2024

Vayeshev (“He Settled”) begins the story of Joseph, describing his rivalry with his brothers, slavery in Egypt, and imprisonment after his master’s wife frames him in response to Joseph’s refusal of her advances. It also contains the story of Tamar, her husbands, and her father-in-law, Judah.

Torah: Genesis 37:1-40:23
Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:8

Parashat Miketz

November 25, 2024

Miketz (“After”) follows Joseph as he interprets Pharaoh's dreams and rises to become second-in-command to Pharaoh. When Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt seeking food during a famine, Joseph accuses them of spying. He insists that they return with their youngest brother, Benjamin, and later plants a goblet in Benjamin’s bag.

Torah: Genesis 41:1-44:17; Numbers 7:24-29
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 | Chanukah Day 3 (on Shabbat)