Weekly Torah portion

Parashat Miketz

Parashat Miketz covers Genesis 41:1–44:17. The current or next date shown here follows Israel's annual cycle.

Reading range
Genesis 41:1–44:17
Current or next date in the Israel cycle
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Reading framework
Annual cycle · single or double portion

Parasha Learning

The portion spans Genesis 41:1–44:17. 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 Miketz read?

In Israel's annual cycle, the current or next reading is Saturday, December 12, 2026. The diaspora date can differ in years when the schedules diverge.

What is the Torah reading for Miketz?

The complete range is Genesis 41:1–44:17. 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.