Torah: B’resheet (Genesis) 12:1 – 17:27
Haftorah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 40:27 – 41:16
B’rit Hadashah: Mattityahu (Matthew) 1: 1-17
Portion Summary:
“The third reading from the book of Genesis is named Lech Lecha (לך לך). It means “go forth.” The first verse says, “Now the LORD said to Abram, ‘Go forth (lech lecha לך לך) from your country.’” Section Lech Lecha introduces Abraham and tells the story of his pilgrimage in pursuit of God.” (Taken from First Fruits of Zion)