Parashat Behar
Parashat Behar covers Leviticus 25:1–26:2. The current or next date shown here follows Israel's annual cycle.
Parasha Learning
The portion spans Leviticus 25:1–26:2. The date shown follows Israel's annual reading cycle. In a year when it is joined to an adjacent portion, that date includes both ranges; the diaspora date can differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Parashat Behar read?
In Israel's annual cycle, the current or next reading is Saturday, May 22, 2027. The diaspora date can differ in years when the schedules diverge.
What is the Torah reading for Behar?
The complete range is Leviticus 25:1–26:2. When the portion is read as part of a double parasha, its range is joined to the adjacent portion.
Why can Israel and diaspora dates differ?
A second festival day in the diaspora can replace a weekly reading while Israel proceeds to the next parasha. The cycles reunite later through different combinations of double portions.