ראשוןRishon
G-d commands Aaron to light the Menorah in the Tabernacle. Moses is then instructed to prepare the Levites for service through purification, offerings, and dedication to their duties.
שניSheni
The Levites are formally dedicated to G-d’s service in place of the firstborn. The Torah then establishes the ages at which Levites begin and end their regular Tabernacle service.
שלישיShlishi
The Israelites are commanded to bring the Paschal Offering one year after the Exodus. Those who are ritually impure or away from the required place are given the opportunity to observe Pesach Sheni one month later.
רביעיRevi'i
The cloud over the Tabernacle determines when the Israelites travel and camp, with the people following whenever the cloud moves. G-d commands Moses to make two silver trumpets for gathering the people, signaling travel, battle, and offerings.
חמישיChamishi
The cloud lifts from the Tabernacle, and the Israelites begin their journey from the wilderness of Sinai. Moses asks his father-in-law to travel with them, but he chooses to return to his own land.
שישיShishi
The people complain about their hardships and demand meat, while Moses asks G-d for help carrying the burden of leadership. G-d appoints seventy elders to assist Moses, and Eldad and Medad also receive prophecy in the camp.
שביעיShvi'i
G-d sends quail, and many people die while eating the meat. Miriam speaks about Moses, G-d rebukes her, and she is stricken with tzara’at and remains outside the camp for seven days.