Festival readingEXO
Shavu'ot I
שבועות א׳
6 Sivan 5787
Dates follow the reference reading calendar. The congregation's New Moon Holy Day calendar is prepared separately.
Portion overview
Study the Torah, Prophets, and Gospel passages assigned to Shavu'ot I.
Reading outline
Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.
Torah
EXO 19:1-20:23
- EXO 19:1The people arrive at Sinai.
- EXO 19:3God's message by Moses unto the people out of the mount.
- EXO 19:8The people's answer returned again.
- EXO 19:9The people are prepared against the third day, for the giving of the law.
- EXO 19:12The mountain must not be touched.
- EXO 19:16The fearful presence of God upon the mount.
- EXO 20:1The ten commandments are spoken by Jehovah.
- EXO 20:18The people are afraid, but Moses comforts them.
- EXO 20:21Idolatry is forbidden.
- EXO 20:23Of what sort the altar should be.
Reference numbering and source
The source uses Hebrew Bible numbering, with Christian equivalents in parentheses where supplied. This festival reading retains the references as supplied.
- Torah
- Exo. 19:1–20:23
- Haftarah / Prophets
- Eze. 1:1–28, 3:12
- Gospel
- Acts 2:1–21
Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.