Nancy Reuben Greenfield
Parashat Vayikra: Summary
God commands Moses regarding various types of offerings: under what circumstances they should be offered and what they should consist of.
Parashat Tetzaveh: Summary
God describes to Moses the clothing and anointing process of the priests.
Parashat Pekudei: Summary
The work of constructing the Tabernacle is completed; Moses receives the command to anoint its vessels and to anoint Aaron and the priests.
Parashat Terumah: Summary
God instructs Moses to collect gifts from the Israelites in order to build a Tabernacle so that God can dwell among the people; God describes to Moses the vessels and structures that comprise the Tabernacle.
Parashat Vayakhel: Summary
The Israelites bring so many materials for the construction of the Tabernacle that Moses tells them to stop; Bezalel and Oholiab, gifted craftspeople, construct the elements of the Tabernacle.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Summary
God continues describing the Tabernacle to Moses; the people worship the Golden Calf, Moses pleads on their behalf, and God forgives them.
Parashat Mishpatim: Summary
Moses informs the people of numerous ethical and ritual laws and seals the covenant between the Children of Israel and God.
Parashat Yitro: Summary
Jethro, Moses' father-in-law suggests a system for establishing lower courts to settle disputes; God speaks the Ten Commandments to the Children of Israel amidst fire, smoke, and the sound of the shofar.
Parashat Bo: Summary
God brings the final three plagues on the Egyptians; the Israelites leave Egypt and receive the commandment to observe Passover.
Parashat Vaera: Summary
Through Moses and Aaron, God brings plagues on the Egyptians, and Pharaoh repeatedly refuses to allow the Israelites to leave.