Parashot

Digital Humanies tools used for the weekly Parasha (Torah portion of the week).

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Weekly Parashot

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Parasha #49: Ki Teitzei (כִּי־תֵצֵא)

Reading passages

Torah: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19    (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא)
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10

Summary

Parasha Ki Teitzei (“When you go out”) contains a diverse collection of laws governing ethical behavior, social justice, and personal conduct, touching on topics such as family relationships, the treatment of captives, and economic fairness. It emphasizes the protection of vulnerable individuals, including widows, orphans, and strangers, while promoting honesty in business and community life. The portion also concludes with the command to remember the Amalekites’ attack on Israel and to erase their memory as a matter of justice. Additionally, it underscores the significance of maintaining personal integrity and fulfilling vows made to God.

Verse Query Short description
Deut. 25:11 Deliver from the hand Locate texts with the words (in any order) “delivered from the hand”. (Timothy Baze)
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 Ki Teitzei.