Behar
On Mount Sinai
The thirty-second reading form the Torah and the second-to-last reading from the book of Leviticus is called Behar, which means “on the mountain.” The name comes from the first words of the first verse of the reading, which could literally translated to read, “The LORD then spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai” (Leviticus 25:10).
This portion from the Torah introduces the laws of the sabbatical years, the jubilee, and laws concerning redemption. In most years, synagogues read Behar together with the following portion.
Leviticus 25:1-26:2
Jeremiah 16:19-17:14
Matthew 16:20-28
Bechukotai
“In My Statues”
The last reading from the book of Leviticus is called Bechukotai, which means “in My statutes. “ The name comes from the first verse of the reading, which begins with the word “If you walk in My statues…” (Leviticus 26:3)
This last reading from Leviticus promises blessings and rewards for Israel if they keep the Torah, but punishment and curses if they break the commandments of the Torah. The last chapter discuses laws pertain to vows, valuations and tithes. In most years, synagogues read Bechukotai together with the preceding portion, Behar.
Leviticus 26:3-27:34
From FFOZ Torah Club Vol 1
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