In Nitzavim (“Standing”), Moses addresses the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of following God’s covenant and of not worshiping other gods. He describes the process of repentance and returning to God, and stresses that God’s commandments are achievable and “not in the heavens.”
Vayeilech (“He Went”) opens as Moses tells the Israelites that he will not lead them into the Land of Israel, and that Joshua will take over. He instructs the Israelites to gather and read Torah publicly every seven years. At God’s command, Moses writes a poem bearing witness to God’s covenant with the Israelites.

Torah: Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30
Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9

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Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays

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The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah

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The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah

Torah: Genesis 21:1-34; Numbers 29:1-6
Haftarah: I Samuel 1:1-2:10

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The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah

Torah: Genesis 22:1-24; Numbers 29:1-6
Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:2-20

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Fast of the Seventh Month. Commemorates the assassination of the Jewish governor of Judah

Torah: Exodus 32:11-14, 34:1-10

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In Ha’azinu (“Listen”) , Moses recites a poem praising God and criticizing the sins of the Israelites. He describes the misfortunes that the Israelites will face and the damage God will ultimately wreak on their oppressors. The portion ends as God commands Moses to ascend Mount Nebo, where he is to die.

Torah: Deuteronomy 32:1-52
Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Joel 2:15-27 | Shabbat Shuva (with Ha’azinu)
Haftarah for Sephardim: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20

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Shabbat of Returning. Shabbat that occurs during the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27

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Evening of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), which includes the Kol Nidre service. The Yom Kippur fast begins at sundown and continues for 25 hours

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Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the year in Judaism, traditionally observed with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer

Torah: Leviticus 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11
Haftarah: Isaiah 57:14-58:14

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