Rishon
רִאשׁוֹן
22:2 - 22:12
11 p’sukim
Parashat Balakפָּרָשַׁת בָּלָקJuly 13, 2030
Shabbat · 12 Tammuz 5790 · Israel
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This Shabbat
Balak is read on its own this year, and Chukat on July 6.
These are the readings in Israel.
In the Diaspora this Shabbat: Parashat Chukat-Balak. Balak is not read on its own there.
This Shabbat’s readings
The full reading as it is chanted that morning, and the triennial year it falls in.
Annual Reading
Open the full reading →Sheini
שֵׁנִי
22:13 - 22:20
8 p’sukim
Sh'lishi
שְׁלִישִׁי
22:21 - 22:38
18 p’sukim
R'vi'i
רְבִיעִי
22:39 - 23:12
15 p’sukim
Chamishi
חֲמִישִׁי
23:13 - 23:26
14 p’sukim
Shishi
שִׁשִּׁי
23:27 - 24:13
17 p’sukim
Sh'vi'i
שְׁבִיעִי
24:14 - 25:9
21 p’sukim
Maftir
מַפְטִיר
25:7 - 25:9
3 p’sukim
Haftarah
הַפְטָרָה
Micah 5:6 - 6:8
17 p’sukim
Rishon
רִאשׁוֹן
22:39 - 22:41
3 p’sukim
Sheini
שֵׁנִי
23:1 - 23:3
3 p’sukim
Sh'lishi
שְׁלִישִׁי
23:4 - 23:6
3 p’sukim
R'vi'i
רְבִיעִי
23:7 - 23:12
6 p’sukim
Chamishi
חֲמִישִׁי
23:13 - 23:15
3 p’sukim
Shishi
שִׁשִּׁי
23:16 - 23:18
3 p’sukim
Sh'vi'i
שְׁבִיעִי
23:19 - 23:26
8 p’sukim
Maftir
מַפְטִיר
23:19 - 23:26
8 p’sukim
Alternate Haftarah
הַפְטָרָה
Micah 5:1 - 5:8
8 p’sukim
Shabbat Mincha reads the beginning of Parashat Pinchas.
About Parashat Balak
Balak tells the story of the Moabite king Balak, who hires Balaam to curse the Israelites.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Torah portion on July 13, 2030?
In Israel, the Torah portion for Shabbat, July 13, 2030 is Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9). In the Diaspora, the portion that Shabbat is Parashat Chukat-Balak.
What is the haftarah for Parashat Balak on July 13, 2030?
Micah 5:6-6:8.
Is Balak read with Chukat in 2030?
No. In 5790 they are read on separate Shabbatot: Chukat on July 6, 2030, and Balak on July 13, 2030.
What is read at Mincha on Shabbat, July 13, 2030?
The opening of the next portion, Parashat Pinchas, in three short aliyot.
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