Temple Israel
Community Center
207 Edgewater Road
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010-2201
Tel. 201-945-7310
Fax 201-945-0863
E-mail us at
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United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

TORAH READINGS FOR AV

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Saturday, July 17 (Av 6): Shabbat Chazon Parashat D’varim / Deuteronomy 1.1-3.22. Approaching the end of his life and his mission, Mosheh begins to deliver his final exhortations to the Israelites on the banks of the Jordan. He begins by recounting their travels and travails through the wilderness through the wilderness—including their sins and battles. Third and Final Haftarah of Admonition: Isaiah 1.1-27.

Saturday, July 24 (Av 13): Shabbat Nach’mu Parashat Va'etchanan / Deuteronomy 3.23-7.11. Mosheh continues his review of the journey in the wilderness, and repeats the necessity of keeping each commandment. He also repeats the Ten Commandments, utters the Shema for the first time and discusses the mitzvot of mezuzah and tefillin. First Haftarah of Consolation: Isaiah 40.1-26.

Saturday, July 31 (Av 20): Shabbat Parashat Ekev / Deuteronomy 7.12-11.25. Reviewing some of the events that took place during their 40 years in the desert, Mosheh reassures Israel that God will bring it safely into Canaan if the people keep the commandments. Among the laws discussed are the burning of idolatrous statues and the need for Grace After Meals. Second Haftarah of Consolation: Isaiah 49.14-51.3.

Saturday, August 7 (Av 27): Shabbat Parashat Re'eh / Deuteronomy 11.26-16.17.  Mosheh launches into an extended warning against being influenced in Canaan by idolatry. He also offers new details about kashrut and declares that a false prophet is to be killed. Mosheh repeats the commandments to support the needy and observe the pilgrimage holidays. Third Haftarah of Consolation: Isaiah 54.11-55.5.

Please note: For haftarot, we follow S’fardi custom.