Shabbat Shemot
15 Tevet 5786 (January 4, 2026)

The first six Parashiyot (portions) of the book of Shemot (Exodus): Shemot, Va-era, Bo, Beshalach, Yitro and Mishpatim, tell us the story of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and are the beginning of a unique cosmic opening that lasts six weeks every year. The word Shovavim means "wayward" like the verse: "Return, wayward children, says Hashem." (Jeremiah 3:14) and is an acronym made up of the first initial of each of the six weekly servings. Our Sages teach us that the Exodus story is a code and that during these six weeks (42 days) there is a cosmic opening for personal redemption. The Arizal explains that the fall of Adam corrupted almost everything in our physical world, resulting in human pain and suffering. During the time of the Exodus, Moshe and the Israelites corrected the most important aspects of this corruption. The time of Shovavim a particularly important time for extra teshuvah (return/repentance), tefilah (prayer), and tzedakah (charity). On the Shabbatot of Shovavim, many practice Ta-anit Dibur which is fasting from speaking except during prayers and reading Torah. May this Shovavim be a time of purification and blessing for us on every level.

Shavua Tov,

Parashat Shemot | פרשת שמות
Torah Portion: Shemot (Exodus) 1:1-6:1
Haftarah: Yirmiyah (Jeremiah) 1:1-2:3
Tehilim: Tehilim (Psalms) 99

Parashat Shemot

Haftarat Shemot

Tehilim 99



SHOVAVIM
Shovavim begins on January 4, 2026. It is a six-week period of teshuvah (return/repentance). Shovavim is the acronym for the Torah parashiyot we read during this period: Shemot, Va-era, Bo, Beshalach, Yitro, and Mishpatim. Many have the minhag of fasting on Mondays and Thursdays and giving extra tzedakah. We invite you to join our community by going to our EVENTS page.

Advanced Hebrew Study
Beginning on Thursday, January 8, 2026, we will have an Advanced Hebrew study each Thursday at 4:00 PM EST. You can join us by going to our Google Meet session.

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Tzedakah
The word צדקה "tzedakah" in Hebrew often is translated as charity, but it actually comes from the root צדק "tzedek" which means righteousness. The addition of the letter ה "Hei" connects righteousness to Malchut. Many people say "giving" tzedakah, but the more appropriate phrase is "doing" tzedakah. Tzedakah is in many ways an exchange of energy and is a visible expression of gratitude in this world for that which we have received, especially when we receive it from an organization that helps us to grow spiritually. We thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Click Here to make an online donation. Visit our DONATE page in order to donate using other methods.

Your Hebrew Name
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