The parsha for this week is Devarim ( דְּבָרִים ) translated from Hebrew as “words”. Devarim kicks off the book of Deuteronomy, consisting of 1:1-3:22.
This week is also Shabbat Chazon שבת חזון the “Sabbath of vision” ( also known as the Black Sabbath) noted for being the most solemn and sad Shabbat, occuring right before the Tish B’Av fast.
Candle lighting time for South Whidbey is 8:26 with Havdalah at9:32 pm on Saturday, 13 July
Translation via JTS:http://learn.jtsa.edu/content/translations/devarim/torah-portion/devarim
Assorted commentary offerings:
JTS:http://learn.jtsa.edu/parashah/devarim/5773?t=12-21-37-34
Aish: http://www.aish.com/tp/43918872.html
Rabbi Falcon:http://www.rabbitedfalcon.com/weekly-focus/
Animated by G-dcast: http://www.g-dcast.com/devarim
Washington State Jewish Historical Society