The Torah

The foundational text of Judaism, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Discover divine law, spiritual wisdom, and the covenant between God and the Jewish people.

Five Books

The Torah consists of five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, also known as the Pentateuch.

Divine Law
Weekly Portions

The Torah is divided into 54 weekly portions (parashot) that are read in synagogues throughout the year.

Annual Cycle
Covenant

The Torah establishes the covenant between God and the Jewish people, containing laws, teachings, and the history of the Israelites.

Sacred Agreement

Verse of the Day

Bamidbar 35:1
Masei
וַיְדַבֵּ֧ר יְהֹוָ֛ה אֶל־מֹשֶׁ֖ה בְּעַֽרְבֹ֣ת מוֹאָ֑ב עַל־יַרְדֵּ֥ן יְרֵח֖וֹ לֵאמֹֽר׃
" יהוה spoke to Moses in the steppes of Moab at the Jordan near Jericho, saying:"
vַyְdַbֵּ֧r yְhֹvָ֛h aֶl־mֹshֶׁ֖h bְּaַֽrְbֹ֣t mvֹaָ֑b aַl־yַrְdֵּ֥ן yְrֵch֖vֹ lֵamֹֽr׃

This Week's Parasha

Bereshit
Bereshit
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6The creation of the world, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Cain and Abel, the generations from Adam to Noah, and the corruption of humanity leading to the Flood.
Hebrew Name:

בְּרֵאשִׁית

Themes:
Creation
Human Nature
Free Will
Divine Justice
Family Relationships
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The Five Books of Torah

Genesis
בְּרֵאשִׁית

The first book of the Torah, containing the creation story, the patriarchs and matriarchs, and the descent into Egypt.

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Exodus
שְׁמוֹת

The second book of the Torah, describing the Exodus from Egypt, the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and the construction of the Tabernacle.

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Leviticus
וַיִּקְרָא

The third book of the Torah, focusing on the laws of sacrifices, purity, and holiness, primarily addressed to the priests and Levites.

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Numbers
בְּמִדְבַּר

The fourth book of the Torah, chronicling the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, including censuses, rebellions, and preparations for entering the Promised Land.

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Deuteronomy
דְּבָרִים

The fifth and final book of the Torah, containing Moses' farewell speeches, a review of the laws, and the transition of leadership to Joshua.

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Popular Passages

Shema Yisrael
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 • The Jewish Declaration of Faith

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."

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Ten Commandments
Exodus 20:1-17 • Divine Moral Law

"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me..."

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Creation Story
Genesis 1:1-2:3 • The Beginning

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep..."

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Study Resources

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Key Themes in the Torah

Monotheism

The fundamental belief in one God and the rejection of idolatry and polytheism.

Covenant Relationship

The special relationship between God and the Jewish people through divine covenant.

Divine Law

Comprehensive legal and ethical guidelines for righteous living and community.

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