“The Cohen shall take cedar wood, hyssop, and crimson thread, and he shall throw them into the burning of the cow.” (Numbers 19:6) Parashat Chukat opens with a mysterious and … Continued
Archives for June 2012
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
“From all your gifts you shall raise up every gift of God, from all its best part, its sacred part from it.” (Numbers 18:29) This week’s parasha (portion) is named … Continued
New Vision for the 21st Century JCC Unveiled
For the first time in more than twenty years, JCC Association has put forward a new statement of principles for the JCC Movement. Initiated by a group of executive directors … Continued
Israel Struggles with Illegal Aliens
Every coin has two sides. That’s the reality of our complex lives. This week, Israel dealt with a very complicated issue–the Illegal refugees from Sudan and Eretria-and it turns out … Continued
Parashat B’ha-a lot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
“And the Lord’s cloud kept above them by day, as they moved on from camp.” (Numbers 10:34) In Parashat B’haalot’cha God commands Moses to assign the lighting of the menorah … Continued