Torah Portion: Behar

For the week of May 12, 2024

Torah Portion: Behar

בהר

Torah Portion: Leviticus 25:1–26:2

Prophets: Jeremiah 32:6–27

New Testament: Luke 4:16-21

Commentary: This portion introduces the revolutionary concepts of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years, advocating for social justice, economic equity, and care for the land. It presents a vision of a society that periodically resets, allowing for rest, restoration, and a re-balancing of societal inequities.