Parashat Tetzaveh
תְּצַוֶּה · Exodus 27:20 to 30:10, portion 8 of 11 in the book of Exodus.
Next reading
Saturday 20 February 2027
13 Adar I 5787
In Israel and abroad
The year after
Saturday 11 March 2028
13 Adar 5788
In Israel and abroad
What happens in Tetzaveh
The people are to bring pure olive oil for a light that burns always. Aaron and his sons are chosen as priests, and the portion describes their garments: the breastplate with twelve stones for the tribes, the ephod, the robe with bells and pomegranates, the gold plate on the forehead and the tunics. It sets out the seven days that consecrate the priests, the daily offering and the golden incense altar. Moses's name does not appear in it.
וְאַתָּה תְּצַוֶּה אֶת־בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וְיִקְחוּ אֵלֶיךָ שֶׁמֶן זַיִת זָךְ כָּתִית לַמָּאוֹר לְהַעֲלֹת נֵר תָּמִיד
“And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.”
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Frequently asked questions
When is Parashat Tetzaveh read in 2027?+
On Shabbat 20 February 2027 (13 Adar I 5787), in Israel and in the Diaspora alike. The year after, it is read on 11 March 2028.
What is Parashat Tetzaveh about?+
The people are to bring pure olive oil for a light that burns always. Aaron and his sons are chosen as priests, and the portion describes their garments: the breastplate with twelve stones for the tribes, the ephod, the robe with bells and pomegranates, the gold plate on the forehead and the tunics. It sets out the seven days that consecrate the priests, the daily offering and the golden incense altar. Moses's name does not appear in it.