Feast of Booths. Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, the seven-day holiday is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Hebrew: שלוש רגלים, shalosh regalim)

Torah: Numbers 29:29-37, 29:29-34

https://hebcal.com/h/sukkot-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Feast of Booths. Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, the seven-day holiday is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Hebrew: שלוש רגלים, shalosh regalim)

Torah: Numbers 29:26-34

https://hebcal.com/h/sukkot-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Eighth Day of Assembly. Immediately following Sukkot, it is observed as a separate holiday in the Diaspora and is combined with Simchat Torah in Israel

Torah: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Numbers 29:35-30:1
Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18

https://hebcal.com/h/shmini-atzeret-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Bereshit

Day of Celebrating the Torah. Celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle

Torah: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Numbers 29:35-30:1
Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18

https://hebcal.com/h/simchat-torah-2024?uc=ical-st-thomas-2024

Molad Cheshvan: Fri, 5 minutes and 14 chalakim after 4:00pm

Bereishit (“In the Beginning”), the first parashah in the annual Torah reading cycle, begins with God’s creation of the world. The first people, Adam and Eve, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are banished from the Garden of Eden. Their elder son, Cain, kills their younger son, Abel, and Cain is destined to a life of wandering.

Torah: Genesis 1:1-6:8
Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5-43:10
Haftarah for Sephardim: Isaiah 42:5-21

https://hebcal.com/s/bereshit-20241026?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Noach

Parashat Noach

Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar. חֶשְׁוָן (transliterated Cheshvan or Heshvan) is the 8th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 or 30 days, and corresponds to October or November 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-cheshvan-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Noach (“Noah”) begins as God decides to destroy mankind with a flood. At God’s command, the righteous Noah builds an ark, where Noah, his family, and select animals survive the flood. Noah’s children bear children, and several generations develop. God confounds the speech of people building the Tower of Babel.

Torah: Genesis 6:9-11:32; Numbers 28:9-15
Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 | Shabbat Rosh Chodesh

https://hebcal.com/s/noach-20241102?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar. חֶשְׁוָן (transliterated Cheshvan or Heshvan) is the 8th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 or 30 days, and corresponds to October or November 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-cheshvan-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Lech-Lecha

Parashat Lech-Lecha

Aliyah Day observed in Israeli schools

https://hebcal.com/h/yom-haaliyah-school-observance-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Lech Lecha (“Go Forth”) recounts Abraham’s (here known as Abram) first encounter with God, his journey to Canaan, the birth of his son Ishmael, the covenant between him, his descendants, and God, and God’s commandment to circumcise the males of his household.

Torah: Genesis 12:1-17:27
Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16

https://hebcal.com/s/lech-lecha-20241109?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Commemorates the life of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin

https://hebcal.com/h/yitzhak-rabin-memorial-day-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Vayera

Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead.

Torah: Genesis 18:1-22:24
Haftarah: II Kings 4:1-37
Haftarah for Sephardim: II Kings 4:1-23

https://hebcal.com/s/vayera-20241116?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Chayei Sara

Chayei Sarah (“The Life of Sarah”) opens as Sarah dies and Abraham buys the Cave of Machpelah to bury her. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant meets Rebecca at a well, and Rebecca returns with the servant to marry Isaac. Abraham remarries, has more children, and dies at age 175.

Torah: Genesis 23:1-25:18
Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31

https://hebcal.com/s/chayei-sara-20241123?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Yom Kippur Katan Kislev

Yom Kippur Katan Kislev

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Kislev

Parashat Toldot

Ethiopian Jewish holiday occurring 50 days after Yom Kippur

https://hebcal.com/h/sigd-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Molad Kislev: Sun, 49 minutes and 15 chalakim after 4:00am

Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban.

Torah: Genesis 25:19-28:9
Haftarah: I Samuel 20:18-42 | Shabbat Machar Chodesh

https://hebcal.com/s/toldot-20241130?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Kislev (כִּסְלֵו) is the 9th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 or 29 days, and corresponds to November or December 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-kislev-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Start of month of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Kislev (כִּסְלֵו) is the 9th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 or 29 days, and corresponds to November or December 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-kislev-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Vayetzei

Vayetzei (“He Went Out”) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his journey toward the home of his uncle Laban. During years of indentured servitude, Jacob marries Laban’s daughters Leah and Rachel, bearing children with them and with their maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah.

Torah: Genesis 28:10-32:3
Haftarah: Hosea 12:13-14:10
Haftarah for Sephardim: Hosea 11:7-12:12

https://hebcal.com/s/vayetzei-20241207?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Commemorates the life and vision of Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion

https://hebcal.com/h/ben-gurion-day-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Vayishlach

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

https://hebcal.com/s/vayishlach-20241214?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Vayeshev

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

https://hebcal.com/s/vayeshev-20241221?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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)

https://hebcal.com/s/miketz-20241228?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Molad Tevet: Mon, 33 minutes and 16 chalakim after 5:00pm

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

North African Chanukah festival of daughters. Called Eid al-Banat in Arabic, the holiday was most preserved in Tunisia

https://hebcal.com/h/chag-habanot-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar. Tevet (טֵבֵת) is the 10th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to December or January 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, 7:42-47

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-tevet-2024?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar. Tevet (טֵבֵת) is the 10th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to December or January 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, 7:48-53

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-tevet-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the eight-day festival is observed by lighting the candles of a hanukkiah (menorah)

Torah: Numbers 7:54-8:4

https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Vayigash

Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers, crying and kissing them. The brothers bring Jacob from Canaan to Egypt, and Jacob and his children settle in Goshen. The portion ends as Joseph buys most of Egypt’s land in exchange for food.

Torah: Genesis 44:18-47:27
Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28

https://hebcal.com/s/vayigash-20250104?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Asara B’Tevet

Parashat Vayechi

Fast commemorating the siege of Jerusalem

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

https://hebcal.com/h/asara-btevet-20250110?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Vayechi (“He Lived”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis. It opens as Jacob prepares for his death, making his son Joseph swear to bury him in the Cave of Machpelah. Jacob blesses Joseph’s two sons and his own 12 sons and then dies. Jacob’s sons bury him. The portion ends with Joseph’s death.

Torah: Genesis 47:28-50:26
Haftarah: I Kings 2:1-12

https://hebcal.com/s/vayechi-20250111?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Shemot

Shemot (“Names”) is the first Torah reading in the Book of Exodus. It opens describing the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt. Moses is born, placed in a basket on the Nile, and adopted into Pharaoh’s household. He later encounters God at a burning bush and begins his mission of demanding that Pharoah let the Israelites go.

Torah: Exodus 1:1-6:1
Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23
Haftarah for Sephardim: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3

https://hebcal.com/s/shemot-20250118?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Vaera

Vaera (“I Appeared”) opens as God promises to redeem the enslaved Israelites and bring them to the Promised Land. When Pharaoh repeatedly refuses to let the Israelites go, God sends a series of plagues: water turning to blood, frogs, lice, wild animals, death of livestock, boils, and hail.

Torah: Exodus 6:2-9:35
Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21

https://hebcal.com/s/vaera-20250125?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Molad Sh’vat: Wed, 17 minutes and 17 chalakim after 6:00am

Yom Kippur Katan Sh’vat

Yom Kippur Katan Sh’vat

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat

Start of month of Sh'vat on the Hebrew calendar. שְׁבָט (transliterated Sh'vat or Shevat) is the 11th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to January or February 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-shvat-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Bo

Bo (“Come”) recounts the last three plagues that God inflicts on the Egyptians: locusts, darkness, and death of firstborns. God commands the Israelites to offer a Passover lamb sacrifice. After the last plague, Pharaoh and the Egyptians demand that the Israelites leave.

Torah: Exodus 10:1-13:16
Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28

https://hebcal.com/s/bo-20250201?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Beshalach

Beshalach (“When He Let Go”) describes the splitting of the Red Sea and the song the Israelites sing upon crossing through. In the desert, God sweetens bitter water and provides manna and quail. The portion ends recounting the victory of the Israelites against an attack by the Amalekites.

Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16
Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31
Haftarah for Sephardim: Judges 5:1-31

https://hebcal.com/s/beshalach-20250208?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Shabbat of Song. Shabbat that includes Parashat Beshalach

https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-shirah-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

New Year for Trees. Tu BiShvat is one of four “New Years” mentioned in the Mishnah

https://hebcal.com/h/tu-bishvat-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-20250215?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Mishpatim

Molad Adar: Thu, 2 minutes and 0 chalakim after 7:00pm

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
Haftarah: Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26

https://hebcal.com/s/mishpatim-20250222?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Yom Kippur Katan Adar

Yom Kippur Katan Adar

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Adar

Parashat Terumah

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Yom HaMishpacha, a day to honor the family unit

https://hebcal.com/h/family-day-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-adar-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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; Numbers 28:9-15; Exodus 30:11-16
Haftarah: II Kings 12:1-17 | Shabbat Shekalim (on Rosh Chodesh)
Haftarah for Sephardim: II Kings 11:17-12:17

https://hebcal.com/s/terumah-20250301?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-20250308?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Fast of Esther

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

https://hebcal.com/h/taanit-esther-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Ki Tisa

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

https://hebcal.com/h/purim-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities

https://hebcal.com/h/shushan-purim-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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
Haftarah: I Kings 18:1-39
Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 18:20-39

https://hebcal.com/s/ki-tisa-20250315?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Triple Purim, spanning 3 days in Jerusalem and walled cities. It occurs when the 15th of Adar coincides with Shabbat

https://hebcal.com/h/purim-meshulash-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Vayakhel

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.

Torah: Exodus 35:1-38:20; Numbers 19:1-22
Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 | Shabbat Parah
Haftarah for Sephardim: Ezekiel 36:16-36

https://hebcal.com/s/vayakhel-20250322?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Yom Kippur Katan Nisan

Yom Kippur Katan Nisan

Minor Day of Atonement on the day preceeding Rosh Chodesh Nisan

Parashat 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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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 38:21-40:38, 12:1-20
Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 | Shabbat HaChodesh
Haftarah for Sephardim: Ezekiel 45:18-46:15

https://hebcal.com/s/pekudei-20250329?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Molad Nisan: Sat, 46 minutes and 1 chalakim after 7:00am

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-20250405?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Recognizes Aliyah, immigration to the Jewish State of Israel

https://hebcal.com/h/yom-haaliyah-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Ta’anit Bechorot

Ta’anit Bechorot

Fast of the First Born

https://hebcal.com/h/taanit-bechorot-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Tzav

Shabbat before Pesach (The Great Shabbat)

Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24

https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-hagadol-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-20250412?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?uc=ical-st-thomas-2025

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 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25

https://hebcal.com/h/pesach-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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-2025?uc=ical-st-thomas-2025

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

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

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

Holocaust Memorial Day

https://hebcal.com/h/yom-hashoah-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

Parashat Shmini

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

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

Molad Iyyar: Sun, 30 minutes and 2 chalakim after 8:00pm

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-20250426?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-iyyar-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

Parashat Tazria-Metzora

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

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
Haftarah: II Kings 7:3-20

https://hebcal.com/s/tazria-metzora-20250503?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

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

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

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

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-20250510?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785

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

Parashat Emor

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-2025?i=on&uc=ical-st-thomas-5785