Chumash Basics

Bereishit — In the Beginning

Creation of the world, Adam and Eve, and the first sin.

Noach — The Flood

Noach's ark, the flood, and the Tower of Babel.

Lech Lecha — Avraham's Journey

God's call to Avraham and the covenant between the pieces.

Vayera — The Binding of Isaac

Angels visit Avraham, Sodom's destruction, and the Akeidah.

Toldot — Jacob and Esau

The birth of the twins, the sale of the birthright, and the blessings.

Vayetze — Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's dream, his years with Lavan, and building a family.

Yosef's Story

Joseph sold into slavery, his rise in Egypt, and reunion with his brothers.

Shemot — Exodus Begins

Slavery in Egypt, the birth of Moshe, and the burning bush.

The Ten Plagues

God's mighty hand — the ten plagues that struck Egypt.

The Splitting of the Sea

The Israelites cross the Red Sea and sing the Song of the Sea.

Matan Torah — Giving of the Torah

The revelation at Sinai and the Ten Commandments.

The Mishkan — Tabernacle

God's instructions for building the Tabernacle.

Vayikra — Korbanot Basics

Introduction to the sacrificial service and its spiritual meaning.

Kedoshim — Holiness Code

"Be holy" — ethical commandments including love your neighbor.

Bamidbar — The Wilderness

Census, travels, and trials in the desert.

The Spies

The tragic report of the spies and 40 years of wandering.

Devarim — Moshe's Farewell

Moshe's final speeches and review of the Torah.

Shema Yisrael

The Shema and the command to love God with all your heart.

Blessings and Curses

The covenant's rewards and consequences.

V'Zot HaBracha — Final Blessing

Moshe's final blessings to the twelve tribes and his passing.