Parashat Toldot
“Generations”

2 Kislev 5786
November 22, 2025

Torah Reading

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu, Melech ha’olam
Asher bachar banu mechol ha’amim v’natan lanu et Torahto
Baruch atah Adonai, notein ha’Torah

Blessed are You, O LORD our God, King of the universe
Who has chosen us from all peoples, and given us His Torah
Blessed are You, O LORD, giver of the Torah

Annual Cycle

• Genesis 25:19-28:9
  Here is the history of Yitz’chak, Avraham’s son.
  (Genesis 25:19 CJB)

• Malachi 1:1-2:7

New Testament Reading

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu, Melech ha’olam
Asher natan lanu Meshiach Yeshua, v’ha’dibrot ha’Brit haChadasha
Baruch atah Adonai, notein ha’Brit haChadasha

Blessed are You, O LORD our God, King of the universe
Who has given us Messiah Yeshua and the words of the New Covenant
Blessed are You, O LORD, giver of the New Covenant

• Matthew 10:21-38

Suggested Psalm

• Psalm 36

Toldot from a Messianic Perspective

The concept of birthrights, central to Toldot, translates into understanding our spiritual inheritance in Yeshua. Just as Jacob valued the birthright and sought the blessing, believers are encouraged to seek their spiritual inheritance—living out their faith with purpose and dedication. Recognizing and claiming our birthright in Yeshua motivates us to pursue a deeper relationship with God.

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