Torah Portion of the Week
Bereishit בראשית
Genesis 1:1–6:8
Parshat Bereishit opens the Torah with the creation of the world in seven days, the formation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, their expulsion after eating from the Tree of Knowledge, the story of Cain and Abel, and the ten generations from Adam to Noah as humanity descends into corruption.
Locations in the Parsha
Biblical Places
Map of the Parsha
Biblical Locations
Section by Section
Torah Portion Outline
About the Weekly Torah Portion
The Torah portion of the week (Parashat Hashavua) is the section of the Five Books of Moses read aloud in synagogues every Shabbat. The Torah is divided into 54 weekly portions, completing the entire cycle from Genesis through Deuteronomy each year on Simchat Torah.
Our unique interactive tool lets you see the biblical locations mentioned in each Torah portion on a satellite map of Israel. Click any location pin to view photos of the actual site as it appears today, connecting the ancient text to the modern landscape.
Each Torah portion page includes the full Hebrew and English text displayed side by side, divided by the seven aliyot (readings). You can also explore a detailed section-by-section outline highlighting key themes, characters, and events.
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