Parashat Chukatפָּרָשַׁת חֻקַּתJune 20, 2026

Shabbat · 5 Tammuz 5786 · Israel

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This Shabbat

Chukat was read on its own that year, and Balak on June 27.

These are the readings in Israel.

In the Diaspora this Shabbat: Parashat Korach. Chukat 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

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Shabbat Mincha reads the beginning of Parashat Balak.

About Parashat Chukat

Chukat (“Law Of”) opens by describing the process of burning the red heifer and using its ashes for purification.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Torah portion on June 20, 2026?

In Israel, the Torah portion for Shabbat, June 20, 2026 was Parashat Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1). In the Diaspora, the portion that Shabbat was Parashat Korach.

What is the haftarah for Parashat Chukat on June 20, 2026?

Judges 11:1-11:33.

Is Chukat read with Balak in 2026?

No. In 5786 they were read on separate Shabbatot: Chukat on June 20, 2026, and Balak on June 27, 2026.

What is read at Mincha on Shabbat, June 20, 2026?

The opening of the next portion, Parashat Balak, in three short aliyot.

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