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Parsha 26 of 54LEV

Sh'mini

שמיני

Eighth

25 Adar II 5787

Dates follow the reference reading calendar. The congregation's New Moon Holy Day calendar is prepared separately.

Portion overview

Inauguration of the Tabernacle

Reading outline

Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.

Torah

LEV 9:1-11:47

  1. LEV 9:1The first offerings of Aaron, for himself and the people.
  2. LEV 9:8The sin offering,
  3. LEV 9:12and the burnt offering for himself.
  4. LEV 9:15The offerings for the people.
  5. LEV 9:23Moses and Aaron bless the people.
  6. LEV 9:24Fire comes from the Lord, upon the altar.
  7. LEV 10:1Nadab and Abihu, for offering strange fire, are burnt by fire.
  8. LEV 10:6Aaron and his sons are forbidden to mourn for them.
  9. LEV 10:8The priests are forbidden wine when they are to go into the tabernacle.
  10. LEV 10:12The law of eating the holy things.
  11. LEV 10:16Aaron's excuse for transgressing thereof.
  12. LEV 11:1What beasts may;
  13. LEV 11:4and what may not be eaten.
  14. LEV 11:9What fishes.
  15. LEV 11:13What fowls.
  16. LEV 11:29The creeping things which are unclean.
Reference numbering and source

The source uses Hebrew Bible numbering, with Christian equivalents in parentheses where supplied. The study references above use those Christian-numbered equivalents.

Torah
Lev. 9:1–11:47
Haftarah / Prophets
Eze. 45:16–46:18
Gospel
Lk. 22:1–13

Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.

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