Calendar of Torah and Haftarah Readings 5773 - 5775 2012 – 2015
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Calendar of Torah and Haftarah Readings 5773 - 5775 2012 – 2015 Notes: The Calendar of Torah readings follows a triennial cycle whereby in the first year of the cycle the reading is selected from the first part of the parashah, in the second year from the middle, and in the third year from the last part. Alternative selections are offered each Shabbat: a shorter reading (around twenty verses) and a longer one (around thirty verses). The readings are a guide and congregations may choose to read more or less from within that part of the parashah. On certain special Shabbatot, a special second (or exceptionally, third) scroll reading is read in addition to the week’s portion. Haftarah readings are chosen to parallel key elements in the section of the Torah being read and therefore vary from one year in the triennial cycle to the next. Some of the suggested haftarot are from taken from k’tuvim (Writings) rather than n’vi’ivm (Prophets). When this is the case the appropriate, adapted blessings can be found on page 245 of the Movement for Reform Judaism’s siddur, Seder Ha-t’fillot. This calendar follows the Biblical definition of the length of festivals. Outside Israel, Orthodox communities add a second day to some festivals and this means that for a few weeks their readings may be out of step with Reform/Liberal communities and all those in Israel. There are some instances where there is a discrepancy in the chapter and verse divisions between Jewish and non-Jewish editions of the Bible. As this calendar follows the Jewish system, it is advised that a Jewish edition of the Bible is used for all readings. This calendar is based in form and content on the previous calendars edited by Rabbis Jonathan Romain and Reuven Silverman. The readings are also published as part of the calendar on the Movement for Reform Judaism website (http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk). Queries, comments and corrections should be addressed to me c/o Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue, 118 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7AA or [email protected]. Rabbi Paul Freedman Published by: The Movement for Reform Judaism Sternberg Centre for Judaism 80 East End Road London N3 2SY [email protected] www.reformjudaism.org.uk Copyright © 2012 Movement for Reform Judaism July 2012 – Version 1 DATES OF FESTIVALS 5773 5774 5775 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 Tishri 16 September 4 September 24 September Rosh Hashanah – 1st Day 1 Tishri 17 September 5 September 25 September Rosh Hashanah – 2nd Day 2 Tishri 18 September 6 September 26 September Kol Nidre 10 Tishri 25 September 13 September 3 October Yom Kippur 10 Tishri 26 September 14 September 4 October Erev Sukkot 15 Tishri 30 September 18 September 8 October Sukkot – 1st Day 15 Tishri 1 October 19 September 9 October Erev Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 22 Tishri 7 October 25 September 15 October Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 22 Tishri 8 October 26 September 16 October Chanukkah – 1st Night 25 Kislev 8 December 27 November 16 December Tu BiSh’vat 15 Sh’vat 26 January 16 January 4 February Erev Purim 14 Adar 23 February 15 March 4 March Purim 14 Adar 24 February 16 March 5 March 1st Seder Night 15 Nisan 25 March 14 April 3 April Pesach – 1st Day 15 Nisan 26 March 15 April 4 April Erev Pesach – 7th Day 21 Nisan 31 March 20 April 9 April Pesach – 7th Day 21 Nisan 1 April 21 April 10 April Erev Yom Ha’Shoah 27 Nisan* 7 April (+1) 26 April (+1) 14 April Yom Ha’Shoah 27 Nisan* 8 April (+1) 27 April (+1) 15 April Erev Yom Ha-Atzma’ut 5 Iyar* 15 April (+1) 5 May (+1) 22 April (-1) Yom Ha-Atzma’ut 5 Iyar* 16 April (+1) 6 May (+1) 23 April (-1) Lag Ba-Omer 18 Iyar 28 April 18 May 7 May Erev Shavuot 6 Sivan 14 May 3 June 23 May Shavuot 6 Sivan 15 May 4 June 24 May Erev Tishah B’Av 9 Av* 15 July 4 August 25 July (+1) Tishah B’Av 9 Av* 16 July 5 August 26 July (+1) * In the years indicated, observance is brought forward or deferred to fall on a different Hebrew date. Note that the Hebrew date advances at sunset, therefore the festival eve and festival day have the same Hebrew date listed. – 1 – Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings CALENDAR OF TORAH AND HAFTARAH READINGS 5773-5775 17 September 2012 1 Tishri 5773 Rosh Hashanah Genesis 22:1-19 Binding of Isaac Deuteronomy 29:9-14 All Israel stands before God Isaiah 55:1-13 The call to return to God 18 September 2012 2 Tishri 5773 Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day) Genesis 21:1-21 Birth of Isaac and expulsion of Ishmael Leviticus 23:23-32 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 Birth of Samuel and Hannah's Song of Praise 22 September 2012 6 Tishri 5773 Shabbat Shuvah Va-yeilech Deuteronomy 31:14-24 Moses' last days or Deuteronomy 31:14-30 Moses' final warning Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20 Call to repentance & Joel 2:15-16 26 September 2012 10 Tishri 5773 Yom Kippur Exodus 33:12-34:9 Moses encounters the divine presence Leviticus 19:1-18 The holiness code Isaiah 57:14-58:14 What God requires as true penitence 26 September 2012 10 Tishri 5773 Yom Kippur - Afternoon Deuteronomy 30:8-20 Choice between life and death Book of Jonah Repentance and forgiveness 29 September 2012 13 Tishri 5773 Ha’azinu Deuteronomy 32:30-43 Farewell song of Moses or Deuteronomy 32:40-52 Appointment of Joshua, Law entrusted to the priests; Israel's joy in God's salvation 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Song of David 01 October 2012 15 Tishri 5773 Sukkot 1st Day Leviticus 23:39-44 The laws of Sukkot Deuteronomy 28:1-6 Blessings 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43 Solomon's prayer 06 October 2012 20 Tishri 5773 Shabbat Chol Ha-mo'ed Sukkot Deuteronomy 8:1-18 God's protection of Israel throughout her wanderings Deuteronomy 16:13-17 The laws of Sukkot Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 The achievement of wisdom or Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 or Ezekiel 38:18-39:16 Restoration of Israel in Messianic Days – 2 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 08 October 2012 22 Tishri 5773 Sh'mini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah Deuteronomy 34:1-12 The death of Moses Genesis 1:1-2:3 Creation Joshua 1:1-9 The succession of Joshua 13 October 2012 27 Tishri 5773 Blessing for Cheshvan B'reishit Genesis 2:4-25 Creation of man and woman or Genesis 1:24-2:25 Isaiah 42:5-43:10 God the Creator of the world 20 October 2012 4 Cheshvan 5773 Noach Genesis 6:9-7:5 Noah and the catastrophe of the flood or Genesis 6:9-7:24 Isaiah 24:1-23 Catastrophe at Judgment Day 27 October 2012 11 Cheshvan 5773 Lech L'cha Genesis 12:1-20 Call of Abraham or Genesis 12:1-13:12 Separation of Abraham and Lot Psalm 105:1-15 God’s protection of Abraham and his descendants or Isaiah 43:11-21 Rescue from captivity to proclaim God’s praise 03 November 2012 18 Cheshvan 5773 Va-yeira Genesis 18:1-19 Promise of a son for Abraham and Sarah or Genesis 18:1-33 Abraham intercedes for Sodom 2 Kings 4:8-37 Shunamite woman is promised a son 10 November 2012 25 Cheshvan 5773 Blessing for Kislev Chayyei Sarah Genesis 23:1-20 Death of Sarah; Burial in Hebron or Genesis 23:1-24:9 Abraham seeks wife for Isaac Proverbs 31:10-31 A woman of virtue or 2 Samuel 1:17-2:11 David mourns Saul and Jonathan; David reigns in Hebron 17 November 2012 3 Kislev 5773 Tol'dot Genesis 25:19-26:5 Birth of Jacob and Esau; selling of birthright or Genesis 25:19-26:12 Isaac and the Philistines 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Birth of Samuel – 3 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading. The Movement for Reform Judaism Calendar of Torah & Haftarah Readings 24 November 2012 10 Kislev 5773 Va-yeitzei Genesis 28:10-29:11 Jacob’s dream and stone of memorial or Genesis 28:10-29:20 Jacob serves Laban for a wife Joshua 4:1-14 Joshua crosses Jordan and erects memorial stones 01 December 2012 17 Kislev 5773 Va-yishlach Genesis 32:4-30 Jacob wrestles with messenger of God or Genesis 32:4-33 Obadiah 1: 1-21 Israel’s triumph over enemies prophesied 08 December 2012 24 Kislev 5773 Blessing for Tevet Va-yeishev Genesis 37:1-22 Dreams of the young Joseph or Genesis 37:1-36 Brothers sell Joseph into slavery Amos 2:6-3:8 Amos castigates Israel for selling the tzaddik for silver 09 December 2012 25 Kislev 5773 Chanukkah (1st Day) 15 December 2012 2 Tevet 5773 Shabbat Chanukkah Mikkeitz Genesis 41:25-49 Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams or Genesis 41:1-44 Joseph’s elevation to viceroy Numbers 7:87-89 Dedication offering of the altar Zechariah 4:1-14 Vision of the candlestick 22 December 2012 9 Tevet 5773 Va-yiggash Genesis 44:18-45:7 Joseph reveals true identity or Genesis 44:18-45:18 1 Kings 18:1-15 Elijah reveals true identity 29 December 2012 16 Tevet 5773 Va-y'chi Genesis 48:8-22 Jacob’s death-bed blessing to Ephraim and or Genesis 47:28-48:22 Manasseh Proverbs 4:1-27 Father’s advice to his son or Isaiah 65:8-25 Blessing of the faithful 05 January 2013 23 Tevet 5773 Blessing for Sh'vat Sh'mot Exodus 1:1-22 Oppression in Egypt or Exodus 1:1-2:10 Infancy of Moses Isaiah 27:6-13 Deliverance vouchsafed by God – 4 – Key: - Torah Reading 1, - Torah Reading 2, - Torah Reading 3, - Haftarah Reading.