SEFER SHEMOS
Summary of Parshas Pekudei
Parshat Pekudei begins with an accounting of the gold, silver and copper that the people contributed to the Mishkan. The
Summary of Parshas Vayakhel
Parshas Vayakhel begins by briefly mentioning the laws of Shabbos and then proceeds to the main theme of the Parsha,
Summary of Parshas Tetzave
Parshat Tetzave concerns itself almost exclusively with the Kohanim (Priests). After stipulating that the Kohanim are defined as Aaron and
Summary of Parshas Teruma
Parshat Terumah discusses the construction of the mishkan, a “traveling Temple” in which the Divine Presence rested during the Jews’
Summary of Parshas Mishpatim
Parshat Mishpatim, which begins right after G-d’s revelation to the Jewish People at Mt. Sinai, deals primarily with civil law.
Summary of Parshas Yisro
This week’s Torah portion begins with Moshe’s father-in-law, Yisro (whose name is the title of the parsha), coming to join
Parsha Summary – Parshas Vaeiyra
Parshas Vaeiyra opens with G-d assuring Moshe that He will redeem the Jewish People from Egypt and bring them into



