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Torah Portion
Yitro
Exodus 18:1–20:23
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18 Shevat 5789
Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6
Jethro, priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, heard all that God had done for Moses and for Israel, God's people, how the Eternal had brought Israel out from Egypt. - Exodus 18:1
Torah Portion
Mishpatim
Exodus 21:1−24:18
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25 Shevat 5789
Haftarah: II Kings 12:5-16 [historic: II Kings 12:1-17]
Shabbat Sh'kalim
These are the rules that you shall set before them. - Exodus 21:1
Torah Portion
T'rumah
Exodus 25:1−27:19
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2 Adar 5789
Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13
The Eternal One spoke to Moses, saying: "Tell the Israelite people to bring Me gifts; you shall accept gifts for Me from every person whose heart is so moved." - Exodus 25:1-2
Torah Portion
T'tzaveh
Exodus 27:20−30:10
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9 Adar 5789
Haftarah: Esther 7:1-10; 8:15-17 [historic: I Samuel 15:2-34]
Shabbat Zachor
You shall further instruct the Israelites to bring you clear oil of beaten olives for lighting, for kindling lamps regularly. - Exodus 27:20
Holiday
Purim
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13 Adar 5789 to 14 Adar 5789
Purim is a joyous holiday that affirms and celebrates Jewish survival and continuity throughout history. The main communal celebration involves a public reading—usually in the synagogue—of the Book of Esther (M'gillat Esther), which tells the story of the holiday: Under the rule of King Ahashverosh, Haman, the king's adviser, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, who ultimately save the Jews of Persia from destruction. The reading of the m'gillah typically is a rowdy affair, punctuated by booing and noise-making when Haman's name is read aloud.
