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Rosh Hashanah I

ראש השנה א׳

1 Tishrei 5788

Dates follow the reference reading calendar. The congregation's New Moon Holy Day calendar is prepared separately.

Portion overview

Study the Torah, Prophets, and Gospel passages assigned to Rosh Hashanah I.

Reading outline

Verse-level section headings for this reading's Torah, Prophets, and Gospel readings.

Torah

GEN 21:1-34

  1. GEN 21:1Isaac is born, and circumcised.
  2. GEN 21:6Sarah's joy.
  3. GEN 21:8Isaac is weaned.
  4. GEN 21:9Hagar and Ishmael are cast forth.
  5. GEN 21:15Hagar in distress.
  6. GEN 21:17The angel relieves and comforts her.
  7. GEN 21:23Abimelech's covenant with Abraham at Beer-sheba.
Reference numbering and source

The source uses Hebrew Bible numbering, with Christian equivalents in parentheses where supplied. This festival reading retains the references as supplied.

Torah
Gen. 21:1–34
Haftarah / Prophets
1 Sam. 1:1–2:10
Gospel
Lk. 1:39–55

Source: Torah Club / First Fruits of Zion 5787 / 2026–2027 reading schedule.

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