Festival readingDEU
Sh'mini Atzeret
שמיני עצרת
22 Tishrei 5788
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 Sh'mini Atzeret.
Reading outline
Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.
Torah
DEU 14:22-16:17
- DEU 14:22Tithes of divine service.
- DEU 14:23Tithes and firstlings to be eaten before the Lord.
- DEU 14:28The third year's tithe of alms and charity.
- DEU 15:1The seventh year a year of release for the poor.
- DEU 15:7It must be no let of lending or giving.
- DEU 15:12An Hebrew servant, except he will not depart, must in the seventh year go forth free and well furnished.
- DEU 15:19All firstling males of the cattle are to be sanctified unto the Lord.
- DEU 16:1The feast of the passover,
- DEU 16:9of weeks,
- DEU 16:13of tabernacles.
- DEU 16:16Every male must offer, as he is able, at these three feasts.
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
- Deut. 14:22–16:17
- Haftarah / Prophets
- 1 Kgs. 8:54–66
- Gospel
- Lk. 2:21–32
Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.