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This week’s reading is — Vayakhel-Pekudi (Exodus 35:1-40:38).
Shabbat HaChodesh is the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nisan or Rosh Chodesh Nisan if it falls on Shabbat. The reading recalls the establishment of the Jewish calendar (Exodus 12:1-20).
Torah Aliyot and Topics
Aliyah 1: Exodus 35:1-29
The Sabbath, Contributions for the Tabernacle, The construction of the Tabernacle, Inspiration from the heart; motivation from the spirit
Aliyah 2: Exodus 35:30-37:16
The craftsmen are selected, The mandate, The work begins: The Curtains, Cover, Planks, Partitions, Screen, Ark, Cover, Table
Aliyah 3: Exodus 37:17-29
Menorah, The Incense Altar
Aliyah 4: Exodus 38:1-39:1
Burnt Offering Altar, Laver, Courtyard, Screen, The Reckonings, Materials used for the work, Aaron’s Vestments
Aliyah 5: Exodus 39:2-21
Ephod, Breastplate
Aliyah 6: Exodus 39:22-43
Robe of the Ephod, Tunics of linen, Headplate, Moses inspects the Tabernacle, Moses approves
Aliyah 7: Exodus 40:1-38
The command to set up the Tabernacle, The Tabernacle is erected, G-d’s glory fills the Tabernacle
Maftir: Exodus 12:1-20
Rosh Chodesh, The Pesach offering, Hashem Himself will carry out the last plague, Pesach festival
The Haftorah for this week is Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 (Ashkenazi)
Ashkenazi Haftarah Topics
Contribution for the Temple, Inauguration offerings, Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh, Prince’s offerings, Prince’s inheritance
The Haftorah for this week is Ezekiel 45:18-46:15 (Sephardi)
Sephardi Haftarah Topics
Inauguration offerings, Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh, Prince’s offerings
For more information about this week’s Parsha, please visit these sites.
Orthodox Union
Chabad
Aish HaTorah
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Union for Reform Judaism
Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
