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Parasha #32: BeHar (בְּהַר)

Reading passages

Torah: Lev. 25:1-26:2    (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר)
Haftarah: Jer. 32:6-27

Summary

Parashat BeHar outlines the laws concerning the Sabbatical (שׁמטה) and Jubilee (יובל) years, emphasizing the importance of rest for the land and the release of slaves and debts. It details how the land must be left fallow every seventh year, and every fiftieth year, properties are to be returned to their original owners, symbolizing economic reset and social justice. The parasha underscores the principles of faith, community support, and reliance on God’s provision.

Related SHEBANQ queries

Verse	Query	Short description
Lev. 25:1	Where else BeHar?	Where else are God and Mozes on a/the mountain?
Lev. 25	שוב in parasha BeHar	How is שוב (return) used in the context of year of Jubilee?
Lev. 25/27	Year of Jubilee	Where is the word יֹובֵל used?
Lev. 25/27	What is sold?	Examine ממכרת (hapax legomenom) and מִמְכַּ֥ר.

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GitHub	NBviewer	Short description
hapax	hapax	find unique words (hapax legomena)

Hebcal

Additional details about Jewish calendar and holiday information, offering users a resource for tracking Hebrew dates, candle lighting times, and other relevant information in the Jewish calendar. Hebcal entry for parasha BeHar.