TINR Calendar

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)

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Molad Tevet: Mon, 33 minutes and 16 chalakim after 17:00

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

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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

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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?uc=ical-new-york-city

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

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

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

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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

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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?uc=ical-new-york-city

Shabbat of Song. Shabbat that includes Parashat Beshalach

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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

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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

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Molad Adar: Thu, 2 minutes and 0 chalakim after 19:00

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Shabbat of Remembrance. Shabbat before Purim

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

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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

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Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities

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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

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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

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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?uc=ical-new-york-city

Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Read in preparation for Passover

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

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

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

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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?uc=ical-new-york-city

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

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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?uc=ical-new-york-city

Shabbat before Pesach (The Great Shabbat)

Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24

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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?uc=ical-new-york-city

Molad Iyyar: Sun, 30 minutes and 2 chalakim after 20:00

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?uc=ical-new-york-city

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

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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-20250517?uc=ical-new-york-city

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

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Molad Sivan: Tue, 14 minutes and 3 chalakim after 9:00

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: Hosea 2:1-22

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

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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

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

Torah: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Numbers 28:26-31
Haftarah: Habakkuk 3:1-19
Haftarah for Sephardim: Habakkuk 2:20-3:19

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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

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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-20250614?uc=ical-new-york-city

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-20250621?uc=ical-new-york-city

Molad Tamuz: Wed, 58 minutes and 4 chalakim after 21:00

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 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-20250628?uc=ical-new-york-city

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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