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Vayishlach

Genesis 32:4−36:43
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18 Kislev 5788
Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-12:12 [historic: Obadiah 1:1-21]

Jacob now sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, in the countryside of Edom. - Genesis 32:4

Holiday

Hanukkah

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24 Kislev 5788 to 2 Tevet 5788

Hanukkah, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, is a festive eight-day celebration that for many people falls during the darkest, coldest season of the year. Also called the Festival of Lights, the holiday brings light, joy, and warmth to our homes and communities as we celebrate with candles, food, family, and friends.

Torah Portion

Vayeishev

Genesis 37:1−40:23
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25 Kislev 5788
Haftarah: Zechariah 4:1-7 [historic: Zechariah 2:14-4:7]
Hanukkah

Jacob now settled in the land of his father's sojourning, in the land of Canaan. - Genesis 37:1

Torah Portion

Mikeitz

Genesis 41:1−44:17
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2 Tevet 5788
Haftarah: I Kings 7:40-50
Hanukkah II

At the end of two years' time Pharaoh had a dream: there he was, standing by the Nile, when seven cows came up out of the Nile, handsome and fat. - Genesis 41:1-2

Torah Portion

Vayigash

Genesis 44:18−47:27
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9 Tevet 5788
Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28

Judah now approached him and said, "By your leave, my lord, please give your servant a hearing, and do not let your anger flare up at your servant--for you are like Pharaoh". - Genesis 48:18