Rishon
רִאשׁוֹן
22:2 - 22:12
11 p’sukim
Parashat Balakפָּרָשַׁת בָּלָקJuly 12, 2036
Shabbat · 17 Tammuz 5796
Hear Parashat Balak as it’s read on July 12, 2036, follow the trope word by word, and practice until you can chant it on your own.
This Shabbat
Balak is read on its own this year, and Chukat on July 5.
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 12, 2036?
The Torah portion for Shabbat, July 12, 2036 is Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9).
What is the haftarah for Parashat Balak on July 12, 2036?
Micah 5:6-6:8.
Is Balak read with Chukat in 2036?
No. In 5796 they are read on separate Shabbatot: Chukat on July 5, 2036, and Balak on July 12, 2036.
What is read at Mincha on Shabbat, July 12, 2036?
The opening of the next portion, Parashat Pinchas, in three short aliyot.
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