Parashat Yitro

Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire, smoke, thunder, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments.

Torah: Exodus 18:1-20:23
Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6
Haftarah for Sephardim: Isaiah 6:1-13

https://hebcal.com/s/yitro-20260207?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Mishpatim

Molad Adar: Tue, 50 minutes and 12 chalakim after 3:00am

Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar. Read in preparation for Purim

Haftarah: II Kings 12:1-17
Haftarah for Sephardim: II Kings 11:17-12:17

https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-shekalim-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Mishpatim (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves, damages, loans, returning lost property, the Sabbath, the sabbatical year, holidays, and destroying idolatry. The portion ends as Moses ascends Mount Sinai for 40 days.

Torah: Exodus 21:1-24:18, 30:11-16
Haftarah: II Kings 12:1-17 | Shabbat Shekalim
Haftarah for Sephardim: II Kings 11:17-12:17

https://hebcal.com/s/mishpatim-20260214?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Yom Kippur Katan Adar

Yom Kippur Katan Adar

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Adar

Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar. Adar (אַדָר) is the 12th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to February or March on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-adar-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Yom HaMishpacha, a day to honor the family unit

https://hebcal.com/h/family-day-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar. Adar (אַדָר) is the 12th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to February or March on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-adar-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Terumah

Terumah (“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the vessels that will fill the Mishkan - including the ark, table, menorah, and sacrificial altar - as well as the Mishkan’s walls and curtains.

Torah: Exodus 25:1-27:19
Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13

https://hebcal.com/s/terumah-20260221?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Tetzaveh

Tetzaveh (“You Shall Command”) opens as God instructs Moses to appoint Aaron and his sons as priests. God details how to make the priestly clothing, how to sanctify the priests and offer sacrifices during the seven days of inauguration in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and how to build the golden altar.

Torah: Exodus 27:20-30:10; Deuteronomy 25:17-19
Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2-34 | Shabbat Zachor
Haftarah for Sephardim: I Samuel 15:1-34

https://hebcal.com/s/tetzaveh-20260228?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Shabbat of Remembrance. Shabbat before Purim

Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2-34
Haftarah for Sephardim: I Samuel 15:1-34

https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-zachor-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Ta’anit Esther

Ta’anit Esther

Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination

https://hebcal.com/h/purim-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Fast of Esther

Torah: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10

https://hebcal.com/h/taanit-esther-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination

Torah: Exodus 17:8-16

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Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities

Torah: Exodus 17:8-16

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Parashat Ki Tisa

Shabbat of the Red Heifer. Shabbat before Shabbat HaChodesh, in preparation for Passover

Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38
Haftarah for Sephardim: Ezekiel 36:16-36

https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-parah-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Ki-Tisa (“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle), its vessels, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive, and returns with a second set of tablets.

Torah: Exodus 30:11-34:35; Numbers 19:1-22
Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 | Shabbat Parah
Haftarah for Sephardim: Ezekiel 36:16-36

https://hebcal.com/s/ki-tisa-20260307?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei

Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Read in preparation for Passover

Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18
Haftarah for Sephardim: Ezekiel 45:18-46:15

https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-hachodesh-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Vayakhel (“He Assembled”) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the people donate. A group of artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels.
Pekudei (“Accountings Of”) is the final Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It describes the making of priestly garments worn in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the completion of its construction. At God’s command, Moses erects the Mishkan and puts its vessels in place, and God's presence fills the Mishkan.

Torah: Exodus 35:1-40:38, 12:1-20
Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 | Shabbat HaChodesh
Haftarah for Sephardim: Ezekiel 45:18-46:15

https://hebcal.com/s/vayakhel-pekudei-20260314?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Molad Nisan: Wed, 34 minutes and 13 chalakim after 4:00pm

Yom Kippur Katan Nisan

Yom Kippur Katan Nisan

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Nisan

Start of month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. נִיסָן (transliterated Nisan or Nissan) is the 1st month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to March or April on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-nisan-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Vayikra

In Vayikra (“He Called”), the first Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus, God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Among these are sacrifices entirely burnt on the altar, meal offerings made of flour and oil, peace offerings, and sacrifices brought for sinning inadvertently.

Torah: Leviticus 1:1-5:26
Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23

https://hebcal.com/s/vayikra-20260321?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Tzav

Shabbat before Pesach (The Great Shabbat)

Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24

https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-hagadol-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Recognizes Aliyah, immigration to the Jewish State of Israel

https://hebcal.com/h/yom-haaliyah-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks. Moses initiates Aaron and Aaron’s sons for priestly service in the Mishkan.

Torah: Leviticus 6:1-8:36
Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24 | Shabbat HaGadol

https://hebcal.com/s/tzav-20260328?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Ta’anit Bechorot

Fast of the First Born

https://hebcal.com/h/taanit-bechorot-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25
Haftarah: Joshua 3:5-7, 5:2-6:1, 6:27
Haftarah for Sephardim: Joshua 5:2-6:1, 6:27

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Pesach

Today is 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם יוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Lovingkindness
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד
Chesed sheb'Chesed

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:19-25

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25
Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?uc=ical-st-thomas-2026

Today is 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Lovingkindness
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד
Gevurah sheb'Chesed

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25
Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Lovingkindness
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד
Tiferet sheb'Chesed

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Exodus 34:1-26; Numbers 28:19-25

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Lovingkindness
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד
Netzach sheb'Chesed

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Lovingkindness
הוֹד שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד
Hod sheb'Chesed

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25
Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Lovingkindness
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד
Yesod sheb'Chesed

Today is 7 days, which is 1 week of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה יָמִים, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Lovingkindness
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד
Malkhut sheb'Chesed

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the Israelites from ancient Egypt

Torah: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25
Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2026?uc=ical-st-thomas-2026

Parashat Shmini

Today is 8 days, which is 1 week and 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה יָמִים, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Might
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה
Chesed shebiGevurah

Molad Iyyar: Fri, 18 minutes and 14 chalakim after 5:00am

Today is 9 days, which is 1 week and 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם תִּשְׁעָה יָמִים, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Might
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה
Gevurah shebiGevurah

Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” God describes the animals, birds, and fish that are permissible and prohibited for consumption, as well as some laws of ritual purity.

Torah: Leviticus 9:1-11:47
Haftarah: II Samuel 6:1-7:17
Haftarah for Sephardim: II Samuel 6:1-19

https://hebcal.com/s/shmini-20260411?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 10 days, which is 1 week and 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם עֲשָׂרָה יָמִים, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Might
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה
Tiferet shebiGevurah

Today is 11 days, which is 1 week and 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אֶחָד עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Might
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה
Netzach shebiGevurah

Today is 12 days, which is 1 week and 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁנַיִם עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Might
הוֹד שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה
Hod shebiGevurah

Holocaust Memorial Day

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Today is 13 days, which is 1 week and 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שָׁבוּעַ אֶחָד וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Might
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה
Yesod shebiGevurah

Today is 14 days, which is 2 weeks of the Omer

הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Might
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבִּגְבוּרָה
Malkhut shebiGevurah

Parashat Tazria-Metzora

Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar. אִיָיר (transliterated Iyyar or Iyar) is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-iyyar-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 15 days, which is 2 weeks and 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Beauty
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת
Chesed sheb'Tiferet

Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar. אִיָיר (transliterated Iyyar or Iyar) is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-iyyar-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing, and the requirement of an infected person to dwell alone outside the camp and be inspected by a priest.
Metzora opens by describing the purification process and accompanying sacrifices for one infected with tzaraat, a discoloration condition on the skin. It then describes the process of treating a house infected with tzaraat and the ritual impurity generated by certain bodily discharges.

Torah: Leviticus 12:1-15:33; Numbers 28:9-15
Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 | Shabbat Rosh Chodesh

https://hebcal.com/s/tazria-metzora-20260418?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 16 days, which is 2 weeks and 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Beauty
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת
Gevurah sheb'Tiferet

Today is 17 days, which is 2 weeks and 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Beauty
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת
Tiferet sheb'Tiferet

Today is 18 days, which is 2 weeks and 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Beauty
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת
Netzach sheb'Tiferet

Today is 19 days, which is 2 weeks and 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם תִּשְׁעָה עָשָׂר יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Beauty
הוֹד שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת
Hod sheb'Tiferet

Israeli Memorial Day. Remembers those who died in the War of Independence and other wars in Israel. The full name of the holiday is Yom HaZikaron LeHalalei Ma'arakhot Yisrael ul'Nifge'ei Pe'ulot HaEivah (Hebrew: יוֹם הזִּכָּרוֹן לְחַלְלֵי מַעֲרָכוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל וּלְנִפְגְעֵי פְּעֻלּוֹת הָאֵיבָה), Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism. Although Yom Hazikaron is normally observed on the 4th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaAtzma'ut, which always follows it) would conflict with Shabbat

https://hebcal.com/h/yom-hazikaron-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Israeli Independence Day. Commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948. Although Yom HaAtzma'ut is normally observed on the 5th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaZikaron, which always precedes it) would conflict with Shabbat

https://hebcal.com/h/yom-haatzmaut-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 20 days, which is 2 weeks and 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם עֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁנֵי שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Beauty
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת
Yesod sheb'Tiferet

Today is 21 days, which is 3 weeks of the Omer

הַיוֹם אֶחָד וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Beauty
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּתִּפאֶרֶת
Malkhut sheb'Tiferet

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

Today is 22 days, which is 3 weeks and 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁנַיִם וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Eternity
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Chesed sheb'Netzach

Achrei Mot (“After The Death”) opens by describing the ritual service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It then details the prohibitions of offering sacrifices outside of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and of eating animal blood, and ends with a list of forbidden sexual relations.
Kedoshim (“Holy”) opens by instructing the Israelites to be holy. It details dozens of laws regulating all aspects of life, including observing Shabbat, loving one’s neighbor, and leaving portions of a field for the poor. It ends by detailing punishments for certain types of idolatry and sexual misconduct.

Torah: Leviticus 16:1-20:27
Haftarah: Amos 9:7-15

https://hebcal.com/s/achrei-mot-kedoshim-20260425?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 23 days, which is 3 weeks and 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Eternity
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Gevurah sheb'Netzach

Today is 24 days, which is 3 weeks and 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Eternity
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Tiferet sheb'Netzach

Commemorates the life and vision of Zionist leader Theodor Herzl

https://hebcal.com/h/herzl-day-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 25 days, which is 3 weeks and 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Eternity
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Netzach sheb'Netzach

Today is 26 days, which is 3 weeks and 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Eternity
הוֹד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Hod sheb'Netzach

Today is 27 days, which is 3 weeks and 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שְׁלוֹשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Eternity
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Yesod sheb'Netzach

Today is 28 days, which is 4 weeks of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Eternity
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּנֶּֽצַח
Malkhut sheb'Netzach

Parashat Emor

Today is 29 days, which is 4 weeks and 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם תִּשְׁעָה וְעֶשְׂרִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Splendor
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Chesed sheb'Hod

Second Passover, one month after Passover

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-sheni-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Emor (“Say”) opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices and priestly food. It describes the biblical holidays of Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, and ends with a story about a blasphemer and his punishment.

Torah: Leviticus 21:1-24:23
Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31

https://hebcal.com/s/emor-20260502?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 30 days, which is 4 weeks and 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Splendor
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Gevurah sheb'Hod

Today is 31 days, which is 4 weeks and 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אֶחָד וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Splendor
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Tiferet sheb'Hod

Today is 32 days, which is 4 weeks and 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁנַיִם וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Splendor
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Netzach sheb'Hod

33rd day of counting the Omer. The holiday is a temporary break from the semi-mourning period the counting of the Omer. Practices include lighting bonfires, getting haircuts, and Jewish weddings

https://hebcal.com/h/lag-baomer-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 33 days, which is 4 weeks and 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Splendor
הוֹד שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Hod sheb'Hod

Today is 34 days, which is 4 weeks and 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם אַרְבָּעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Splendor
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Yesod sheb'Hod

Today is 35 days, which is 5 weeks of the Omer

הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם חֲמִשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Splendor
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּהוֹד
Malkhut sheb'Hod

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai

Today is 36 days, which is 5 weeks and 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם חֲמִשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Foundation
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבִּיְּסוֹד
Chesed shebiYesod

Today is 37 days, which is 5 weeks and 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם חֲמִשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Foundation
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבִּיְּסוֹד
Gevurah shebiYesod

Behar (“On The Mountain”) details the laws of the sabbatical year (Shemita), when working the land is prohibited and debts are forgiven. It also sets out laws of indentured servitude and of the Jubilee year (Yovel), when property reverts to its original ownership.
Bechukotai (“In My Laws”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus. It begins describing blessings that follow obedience to God's laws and curses that come with desecration of them. It ends with laws of vows and consecration of people and property.

Torah: Leviticus 25:1-27:34
Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19-17:14

https://hebcal.com/s/behar-bechukotai-20260509?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 38 days, which is 5 weeks and 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם חֲמִשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Foundation
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבִּיְּסוֹד
Tiferet shebiYesod

Today is 39 days, which is 5 weeks and 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם תִּשְׁעָה וְשְׁלוֹשִׁים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם חֲמִשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Foundation
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבִּיְּסוֹד
Netzach shebiYesod

Today is 40 days, which is 5 weeks and 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם חֲמִשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Foundation
הוֹד שֶׁבִּיְּסוֹד
Hod shebiYesod

Today is 41 days, which is 5 weeks and 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אֶחָד וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם חֲמִשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Foundation
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבִּיְּסוֹד
Yesod shebiYesod

Yom Kippur Katan Sivan

Yom Kippur Katan Sivan

Today is 42 days, which is 6 weeks of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁנַיִם וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שִׁשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Foundation
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבִּיְּסוֹד
Malkhut shebiYesod

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Sivan

Parashat Bamidbar

Today is 43 days, which is 6 weeks and 1 day of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁלוֹשָׁה וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שִׁשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְיוֹם אֶחָד לָעוֹמֶר

Lovingkindness within Majesty
חֶֽסֶד שֶׁבְּמַּלְכוּת
Chesed sheb'Malkhut

Jerusalem Day. Commemorates the re-unification of Jerusalem in 1967

https://hebcal.com/h/yom-yerushalayim-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 44 days, which is 6 weeks and 2 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם אַרְבָּעָה וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שִׁשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁנֵי יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Might within Majesty
גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּמַּלְכוּת
Gevurah sheb'Malkhut

Bamidbar (“In The Desert”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Numbers. It describes God's command to take a census and details the camping formation of the Israelites in the desert. It also begins to enumerate the responsibilities of the Levites when transporting the Mishkan (Tabernacle).

Torah: Numbers 1:1-4:20
Haftarah: I Samuel 20:18-42 | Shabbat Machar Chodesh

https://hebcal.com/s/bamidbar-20260516?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Molad Sivan: Sat, 2 minutes and 15 chalakim after 6:00pm

Today is 45 days, which is 6 weeks and 3 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם חֲמִשָׁה וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שִׁשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשְׁלוֹשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Beauty within Majesty
תִּפאֶרֶת שֶׁבְּמַּלְכוּת
Tiferet sheb'Malkhut

Start of month of Sivan on the Hebrew calendar. Sivan (סִיוָן) is the 3rd month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to May or June on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-sivan-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 46 days, which is 6 weeks and 4 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁשָׁה וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שִׁשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְאַרְבָּעָה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Eternity within Majesty
נֶּֽצַח שֶׁבְּמַּלְכוּת
Netzach sheb'Malkhut

Today is 47 days, which is 6 weeks and 5 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שִׁבְעָה וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שִׁשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְחֲמִשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Splendor within Majesty
הוֹד שֶׁבְּמַּלְכוּת
Hod sheb'Malkhut

Today is 48 days, which is 6 weeks and 6 days of the Omer

הַיוֹם שְׁמוֹנָה וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שִׁשָׁה שָׁבוּעוֹת וְשִׁשָׁה יָמִים לָעוֹמֶר

Foundation within Majesty
יְּסוֹד שֶׁבְּמַּלְכוּת
Yesod sheb'Malkhut

Festival of Weeks. Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

https://hebcal.com/h/shavuot-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Today is 49 days, which is 7 weeks of the Omer

הַיוֹם תִּשְׁעָה וְאַרְבָּעִים יוֹם, שְׁהֵם שִׁבְעָה שָׁבוּעוֹת לָעוֹמֶר

Majesty within Majesty
מַּלְכוּת שֶׁבְּמַּלְכוּת
Malkhut sheb'Malkhut

Festival of Weeks. Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

Torah: Exodus 19:1-20:23; Numbers 28:26-31
Haftarah: Ezekiel 1:1-28, 3:12

https://hebcal.com/h/shavuot-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Festival of Weeks. Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

Torah: Exodus 19:1-20:23; Numbers 28:26-31
Haftarah: Ezekiel 1:1-28, 3:12

https://hebcal.com/h/shavuot-2026?uc=ical-st-thomas-2026

Festival of Weeks. Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai

Torah: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:26-31
Haftarah: Habakkuk 3:1-19
Haftarah for Sephardim: Habakkuk 2:20-3:19

https://hebcal.com/h/shavuot-2026?uc=ical-st-thomas-2026

Naso (“Take A Census”), the longest portion in the Torah, opens by detailing responsibilities of the Levites. It also describes laws of a woman suspected of adultery (sotah), the Nazirite, and the priestly blessing. The portion ends by listing the gifts that heads of tribes bring to the Mishkan (Tabernacle).

Torah: Numbers 4:21-7:89
Haftarah: Judges 13:2-25

https://hebcal.com/s/nasso-20260523?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Beha’alotcha

Naso (“Take A Census”), the longest portion in the Torah, opens by detailing responsibilities of the Levites. It also describes laws of a woman suspected of adultery (sotah), the Nazirite, and the priestly blessing. The portion ends by listing the gifts that heads of tribes bring to the Mishkan (Tabernacle).

Torah: Numbers 4:21-7:89
Haftarah: Judges 13:2-25

https://hebcal.com/s/nasso-20260530?uc=ical-st-thomas-2026

Beha’alotekha (“When You Raise”) opens with God instructing Moses to inaugurate the Levites for service in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). It also recounts the stories of people who request a second chance to offer the Passover sacrifice, complaints of the Israelites and their punishments, and a disease that affects Miriam.

Torah: Numbers 8:1-12:16
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7

https://hebcal.com/s/behaalotcha-20260530?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Sh’lach

Beha’alotekha (“When You Raise”) opens with God instructing Moses to inaugurate the Levites for service in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). It also recounts the stories of people who request a second chance to offer the Passover sacrifice, complaints of the Israelites and their punishments, and a disease that affects Miriam.

Torah: Numbers 8:1-12:16
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7

https://hebcal.com/s/behaalotcha-20260606?uc=ical-st-thomas-2026

Shelach (“Send”) tells the story of Israelite spies journeying into Canaan, the negative report they bring back, and the resulting punishment decreed upon the Israelites: to wander and die in the desert over forty years. It ends with laws about sacrifices, the story of a man who desecrates Shabbat, and the commandment to wear ritual fringes.

Torah: Numbers 13:1-15:41
Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24

https://hebcal.com/s/shlach-20260606?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Korach

Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites.

Torah: Numbers 16:1-18:32
Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22

https://hebcal.com/s/korach-20260613?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Shelach (“Send”) tells the story of Israelite spies journeying into Canaan, the negative report they bring back, and the resulting punishment decreed upon the Israelites: to wander and die in the desert over forty years. It ends with laws about sacrifices, the story of a man who desecrates Shabbat, and the commandment to wear ritual fringes.

Torah: Numbers 13:1-15:41
Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24

https://hebcal.com/s/shlach-20260613?uc=ical-st-thomas-2026

Molad Tamuz: Mon, 46 minutes and 16 chalakim after 6:00am

Yom Kippur Katan Tamuz

Yom Kippur Katan Tamuz

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Tamuz

Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar. תַּמּוּז (transliterated Tamuz or Tammuz) is the 4th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to June or July on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

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Start of month of Tamuz on the Hebrew calendar. תַּמּוּז (transliterated Tamuz or Tammuz) is the 4th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to June or July on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

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Parashat Chukat

Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers. Some rebels are swallowed by the ground, while others are consumed by a fire from God and others die in a plague. The portion ends by describing gifts given to priests and Levites.

Torah: Numbers 16:1-18:32
Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22

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Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.

Torah: Numbers 19:1-22:1
Haftarah: Judges 11:1-33

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Parashat Balak

Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification. It also tells the stories of the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, Moses’ striking of a rock to bring forth water, a plague of venomous snakes, and battles against the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.
Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam’s donkey speaks along the way, and Balaam ends up blessing the Israelites. The portion ends with a story about Israelite men sinning with Moabite women and the stabbing of an Israelite and a Midianite.

Torah: Numbers 19:1-25:9
Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8

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Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam’s donkey speaks along the way, and Balaam ends up blessing the Israelites. The portion ends with a story about Israelite men sinning with Moabite women and the stabbing of an Israelite and a Midianite.

Torah: Numbers 22:2-25:9
Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8

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Tzom Tammuz

Tzom Tammuz

Fast commemorating breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple

Torah: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10

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Parashat Pinchas

Pinchas opens with God’s promise of a “covenant of peace” for the zealot Pinchas, followed by a census. The daughters of Tzelofchad request and receive new laws regarding inheritance. God instructs Moses to prepare Joshua for leadership, and God describes sacrifices brought daily and on special occasions.

Torah: Numbers 25:10-30:1
Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 | Pinchas occurring after 17 Tammuz

https://hebcal.com/s/pinchas-20260704?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Parashat Matot-Masei

Molad Av: Tue, 30 minutes and 17 chalakim after 7:00pm

Matot (“Tribes”) opens with laws about vows, and continues to describe the Israelites’ war against the Midianites and the allocation of spoils. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel, and Moses acquiesces on the condition that they help conquer it.
Masei (“Travels”), the final Torah portion in the Book of Numbers, opens with a list of places that the Israelites traveled in the desert. God commands the Israelites to destroy idolatry in the Land of Israel, outlines Israel’s boundaries, and details the laws of cities of refuge for accidental killers.

Torah: Numbers 30:2-36:13
Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4

https://hebcal.com/s/matot-masei-20260711?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Yom Kippur Katan Av

Yom Kippur Katan Av

Commemorates the life and vision of Zionist leader Ze'ev Jabotinsky

https://hebcal.com/h/jabotinsky-day-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Av

Start of month of Av on the Hebrew calendar. Av (אָב) is the 5th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to July or August on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

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Parashat Devarim

Shabbat of Prophecy/Shabbat of Vision. Shabbat before Tish'a B'Av

https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-chazon-2026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Devarim (“Words”) is the first Torah portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, the final book of the Torah. In it, Moses recounts events from the Israelites’ travels in the desert, like the appointment of judges, the sin of the spies, and the wars with the Emorite kings Sihon and Og.

Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22
Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27

https://hebcal.com/s/devarim-20260718?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5786

Erev Tish’a B’Av

The Ninth of Av. Fast commemorating the destruction of the two Temples

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Tish’a B’Av

The Ninth of Av. Fast commemorating the destruction of the two Temples

Torah: Deuteronomy 4:25-40
Haftarah: Jeremiah 8:13-9:23

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Parashat Vaetchanan