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Parashat Vayeshev - פָּרָשַׁת וַיֵּשֶׁב
Vayeshev (“He Settled”) begins the story of Joseph, describing his rivalry with his brothers, slavery in Egypt, and imprisonment after his master’s wife frames him in response to Joseph’s refusal of her advances. It also contains the story of Tamar, her husbands, and her father-in-law, Judah.
Torah Portion: Genesis 37:1-40:23
Parashat Vayeshev is the 9th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on December 5th, 2026 / 25 Kislev 5787
- Annual Reading
Read Annually
1:
37:1 - 37:11· 11 p’sukim
2:
37:12 - 37:22· 11 p’sukim
3:
37:23 - 37:36· 14 p’sukim
4:
38:1 - 38:30· 30 p’sukim
5:
39:1 - 39:6· 6 p’sukim
6:
39:7 - 39:23· 17 p’sukim
7:
40:1 - 40:23· 23 p’sukim
Maftir:
40:20 - 40:23· 4 p’sukim
Haftarah:
Amos 2:6 - 3:8· 19 p’sukim
- Triennial Year 1
December 13th, 2025
1:
37:1 - 37:3· 3 p’sukim
2:
37:4 - 37:7· 4 p’sukim
3:
37:8 - 37:11· 4 p’sukim
4:
37:12 - 37:17· 6 p’sukim
5:
37:18 - 37:22· 5 p’sukim
6:
37:23 - 37:28· 6 p’sukim
7:
37:29 - 37:36· 8 p’sukim
Maftir:
37:34 - 37:36· 3 p’sukim
Alternate Haftarah Part 1:
Amos 2:6 - 3:2· 13 p’sukim
Alternate Haftarah Part 2:
Amos 3:7 - 3:8· 2 p’sukim
- Triennial Year 2
December 5th, 2026
1:
38:1 - 38:5· 5 p’sukim
2:
38:6 - 38:11· 6 p’sukim
3:
38:12 - 38:14· 3 p’sukim
4:
38:15 - 38:19· 5 p’sukim
5:
38:20 - 38:23· 4 p’sukim
6:
38:24 - 38:26· 3 p’sukim
7:
38:27 - 38:30· 4 p’sukim
- Triennial Year 3
December 25th, 2027
1:
39:1 - 39:6· 6 p’sukim
2:
39:7 - 39:10· 4 p’sukim
3:
39:11 - 39:18· 8 p’sukim
4:
39:19 - 39:23· 5 p’sukim
5:
40:1 - 40:8· 8 p’sukim
6:
40:9 - 40:15· 7 p’sukim
7:
40:16 - 40:23· 8 p’sukim
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Frequently asked questions
What is a parsha?
A parsha (also called a parashah or Torah portion) is one of the 54 weekly sections of the Torah read aloud in synagogue on Shabbat. The cycle begins after Simchat Torah and runs through the entire Five Books of Moses over the course of a year.
What are the aliyot listed on this page?
Each parsha is divided into seven aliyot (sections) for Shabbat morning. This page lists every aliyah with its chapter and verse range so you can see the full structure of the reading and practice any individual section.
What is the triennial cycle?
The triennial cycle divides each parsha into three portions read over a three-year rotation, so the full Torah is completed every three years instead of every year. Many Conservative and some Reform congregations follow this schedule.
Can I listen to the chanting for this parsha?
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