ב״ה


Parshas Bereshis
Shabbat Candle lighting time: 6:08pm (Friday, October 9, 2026)
Shabbat ends: 7:06pm (Shabbat night, October 10, 2026)
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Lessons for today,
Sunday, 23 Tishrei, 5787 - October 4, 2026


Sunrise: 6:55am
Sunset: 6:34pm
Latest Shema: 9:50am
Chumash: Bereshis, 1st portion (Gen. 1:1-2:3) with Rashi.
Tehillim: 108-112
Tanya: Read/Listen
Rambam:
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 1 chapter Read/Listen
 Sefer Hamitzvos Read/Listen

Summary of Today's Chumash

The first aliyah begins the entire Torah.

Our sages tell us that you have to dig in the Torah and you will find truth. As an example, the final letters of the first three words of the Torah are the mixed up letters of the word Emes (True). Dig a little deeper, and the truth will be clearer: The final letters of the second through fourth words spells Emes in order.

Here is creation from nothing. On the first day G-d created light, and day and night from it.

On the second day, G-d made the firmament between the waters, which He named it "Shamayim" - heaven.

On the third day, G-d distinguished between the earth and seas, and brought forth plants and trees that bear seeds and fruit.

On the fourth day, G-d created the sun, moon, stars, and planets.

On the fifth day, G-d created the creatures of the sea and flying creatures of the air.

On the sixth day, G-d created the creatures of the land. Following this, G-d creates man in His image. He creates both man and woman, whose names are Adam and Chava. G-d tells Adam and Chava to be fruitful and multiply and dominate the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, and the beasts of the land.

On the seventh day, G-d rested from His work and blessed the seventh day and declared it to be holy. This is Shabbos.