Parashat Vayikra
וַיִּקְרָא · Leviticus 1:1 to 5:26, portion 1 of 10 in the book of Leviticus.
Next reading
Saturday 20 March 2027
11 Adar II 5787
In Israel and abroad
The year after
Saturday 1 April 2028
5 Nisan 5788
In Israel and abroad
What happens in Vayikra
Leviticus opens with God calling to Moses from the Tent of Meeting and setting out the offerings: the burnt offering, the meal offering and the peace offering, from the herd, the flock or birds, so that a poor person can bring one too. It goes on to the sin offering for a wrong done in error, by a priest, the community, a leader or an individual, and to the guilt offering.
וַיִּקְרָא אֶל־מֹשֶׁה וַיְדַבֵּר ה׳ אֵלָיו מֵאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד לֵאמֹר
“And the LORD called unto Moses, and spoke unto him out of the tent of meeting, saying:”
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Frequently asked questions
When is Parashat Vayikra read in 2027?+
On Shabbat 20 March 2027 (11 Adar II 5787), in Israel and in the Diaspora alike. The year after, it is read on 1 April 2028.
What is Parashat Vayikra about?+
Leviticus opens with God calling to Moses from the Tent of Meeting and setting out the offerings: the burnt offering, the meal offering and the peace offering, from the herd, the flock or birds, so that a poor person can bring one too. It goes on to the sin offering for a wrong done in error, by a priest, the community, a leader or an individual, and to the guilt offering.