JEWISH LEARNING · AGES 21–39 · NEW JERSEY
This Week’s Torah
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01 / READ · ABOUT 1 MIN READ
Sukkot I (on Shabbat) · Shabbat, September 26, 2026
Sukkot I (on Shabbat): room for one another
On this holiday Shabbat, a festival reading replaces the regular weekly portion. Sukkot makes room to reflect on celebration, dependence, and the experience of dwelling temporarily. Notice how the linked reading connects sacred time with the lives of other people.
Additional Torah reading: Numbers 29:12-16 at Sefaria
JYC reading guide · Published September 20, 2026
Reading calendar and references: Hebcal · Diaspora schedule
02 / REFLECT
What makes a temporary gathering feel welcoming?
Take a moment. There is room for more than one answer.
03 / TRY THIS
Make it one small step.
Invite someone into a conversation or shared moment without pressure to participate.
BETTER IN CONVERSATION
One friend. Ten minutes.
A different perspective.
You do not have to agree to learn something together. Try this over coffee, on a call, or around a Shabbat table.
Ask JYC about learning with others- Read a little.Open the source above and choose a few verses. Read the English, the Hebrew, or both.
- Trade perspectives.Each share one thing you notice and one question you have.
- Bring it into your week.Talk about one choice, relationship, or responsibility the passage brings to mind.
New to Torah? You can start here.
Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. A parsha is the weekly portion. You can read the English translation, follow your curiosity, and take your time. Prior study is welcome, too.
Where does this reflection come from?
The date and Torah references follow Hebcal’s Diaspora calendar. JYC’s prepared reading guides and discussion prompts are selected for the portion or holiday, with links to the text on Sefaria. Explore the source, bring your own perspective, and ask questions.
Does this page update each week?
Yes. It checks independently for the coming Shabbat’s reading, advancing to the new week on Sunday in New Jersey. The guide, prompts, source links, and dated visual card update together. On festival weeks, it shows the appropriate holiday reading. If the source is unavailable, the last reading remains clearly dated while the site retries.
Can I join a live learning session?
Live learning details will appear once the educator, date, and format are confirmed. For now, try the reading here or ask JYC about learning opportunities. The gathering below is a community event; see its listing for the confirmed program.
NEXT CONFIRMED JYC EVENT
Sukkot & Shabbat Dinner in Morristown
- When
- Friday, September 25, 2026 · 6:15–9:30 PM
- Where
- Morristown, Morris County · Exact address sent after registration
- Who
- Jewish adults ages 21–39
- Cost
- Free for the first 30 guests · $18 afterward
