Rosh Hashanah Torah Reading Texts and Summaries

Genesis 21:1–34; Genesis 22:1–24

Remembrance and laughter, banishment and benevolence, seven sheep and a well, the ultimate sacrifice and the origin of Jerusalem.

For an informed reading of I Samuel 1:1–2:10

By Mendel Dubov

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah has several names and themes. One of them is Yom Hazikaron, “the day of remembrance.”

For an informed reading of Jeremiah 31:1–19

By Mendel Dubov

One of the major themes of Rosh Hashanah is “remembrance.” On this day the existence of every being is examined and scrutinized by G-d.