All 54 parshiot
One family page for every week of the Torah, each with the story in plain words, one Shabbat step and a family game. New pages arrive every Thursday.
Bereshit (Genesis)
- Bereshit בראשית Coming soon
Creation in six days, Shabbat on the seventh, and the story of Adam and Chava in the Garden.
- Noach נח Coming soon
Noach builds the ark, the flood comes and goes, a rainbow promise, and the Tower of Bavel.
- Lech-Lecha לך־לך Ready
Avram and Sarai leave home for a land they have never seen, and begin a family covenant.
- Vayera וירא Ready
Avraham's open tent, three surprise guests, Sarah's laughter, the birth of Yitzchak and the Akeidah.
- Chayei Sara חיי שרה Coming soon
Avraham mourns Sarah, and his servant finds kind-hearted Rivka at the well.
- Toldot תולדות Coming soon
Twins Yaakov and Esav, a bowl of lentil stew, and a blessing that changes hands.
- Vayetzei ויצא Coming soon
Yaakov dreams of a ladder, meets Rachel at the well and builds a family in Charan.
- Vayishlach וישלח Coming soon
Yaakov wrestles through the night, receives the name Yisrael and meets Esav again.
- Vayeshev וישב Coming soon
Yosef's coat and dreams, his brothers' jealousy, and a long road down to Egypt.
- Miketz מקץ Coming soon
Pharaoh's dreams, Yosef rises from prison to palace, and his brothers come for food.
- Vayigash ויגש Coming soon
Yehuda steps forward, Yosef reveals who he is, and the family is together again.
- Vayechi ויחי Coming soon
Yaakov blesses his children and grandchildren, and the book of Bereshit closes.
Shemot (Exodus)
- Shemot שמות Coming soon
Brave midwives, a baby in a basket, and Moshe at the burning bush.
- Vaera וארא Coming soon
Moshe and Aharon go to Pharaoh, and the first plagues begin.
- Bo בא Coming soon
The last plagues, the first Pesach, and the Israelites walk out to freedom.
- Beshalach בשלח Coming soon
The sea splits, Miriam leads the song, and manna falls in the desert.
- Yitro יתרו Coming soon
Yitro's good advice, and the whole people stands at Sinai for the Ten Commandments.
- Mishpatim משפטים Coming soon
Laws for a fair and kind society: "We will do and we will understand."
- Terumah תרומה Coming soon
Everyone gives from the heart to build the Mishkan, a home for holiness.
- Tetzaveh תצוה Coming soon
The ner tamid, the always-burning light, and the clothes of the kohanim.
- Ki Tisa כי תשא Coming soon
The half-shekel, the golden calf, and a second set of tablets.
- Vayakhel ויקהל Coming soon
The people gather, bring so many gifts they are told to stop, and the craftsmen get to work.
- Pekudei פקודי Coming soon
Every gift is counted, the Mishkan is finished, and a cloud of glory fills it.
Vayikra (Leviticus)
- Vayikra ויקרא Coming soon
A gentle call to Moshe, and offerings that bring people close.
- Tzav צו Coming soon
The fire on the altar must never go out, and the kohanim begin their service.
- Shmini שמיני Coming soon
The Mishkan's eighth day, a hard loss for Aharon, and the laws of kosher animals.
- Tazria תזריע Coming soon
New life, and how the community cares for someone who is unwell.
- Metzora מצרע Coming soon
Healing and coming back into the camp; the Sages connect it to careful speech.
- Achrei Mot אחרי מות Coming soon
The service of Yom Kippur, a day for fresh starts.
- Kedoshim קדשים Coming soon
"Be holy" and "love your neighbor as yourself."
- Emor אמור Coming soon
The kohanim, and the calendar of Shabbat and the festivals.
- Behar בהר Coming soon
Shmita, a Shabbat for the land, and the Yovel year of freedom.
- Bechukotai בחקתי Coming soon
Blessings for walking in God's ways, and the close of Vayikra: chazak!
Bamidbar (Numbers)
- Bamidbar במדבר Coming soon
Everyone is counted, and each tribe gets its place around the Mishkan.
- Nasso נשא Coming soon
Birkat Kohanim, the priestly blessing, and twelve tribal leaders bring their gifts.
- Beha’alotcha בהעלתך Coming soon
Aharon lights the menorah, the people travel on, and a second chance for Pesach.
- Sh’lach שלח־לך Coming soon
Twelve scouts tour the land; two see the good. Also the mitzvah of tzitzit.
- Korach קורח Coming soon
Korach's challenge, and Aharon's staff that blossoms with almonds.
- Chukat חוקת Coming soon
The red heifer, Miriam's well, and Moshe speaks to the rock.
- Balak בלק Coming soon
A talking donkey, and Bilam's curses turn into blessings: "Mah tovu."
- Pinchas פינחס Coming soon
The daughters of Tzelofchad ask for their share, and Yehoshua is chosen as the next leader.
- Matot מטות Coming soon
Keeping your word, and tribes who promise to stand with their brothers.
- Masei מסעי Coming soon
Every stop of the 40-year journey is listed, and cities of refuge are set up.
Devarim (Deuteronomy)
- Devarim דברים Coming soon
Moshe begins his farewell, retelling the journey to a new generation.
- Vaetchanan ואתחנן Coming soon
The Ten Commandments again, and the Shema: "Hear O Israel."
- Eikev עקב Coming soon
The seven species of the land, and saying thank you after we eat.
- Re’eh ראה Coming soon
"See, I set before you blessing": choices, tzedakah and the three festivals.
- Shoftim שופטים Coming soon
Fair judges: "Justice, justice you shall pursue."
- Ki Teitzei כי־תצא Coming soon
Lots of everyday kindness laws, from returning lost things to a bird's nest.
- Ki Tavo כי־תבוא Coming soon
Bringing the first fruits with joy and a thank-you speech.
- Nitzavim נצבים Coming soon
Everyone stands together, and the Torah is "not far, but very close to you."
- Vayeilech וילך Coming soon
Moshe encourages Yehoshua: "Be strong and courageous."
- Ha’azinu האזינו Coming soon
Moshe's song to heaven and earth.
- Vezot Haberakhah וזאת הברכה Coming soon
Moshe blesses each tribe; read on Simchat Torah, when we finish and start again.