“You saw how Adonai your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you travelled until you came to this place.” (Deuteronomy 1:31) Parashat D’varim … Continued
Archives for July 2012
Parashat Mattot-Massei (Numbers 30:32-36:13)
“And you shall take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have assigned the land to you to possess.” (33:53) These two parashot (portions) close the book … Continued
Tourism in Israel at Highest Level
Although driving on Israel’s roads this time of the year can be frustrating, most Israelis are happy to inch along behind crowded tour buses. So far, 2012 is a banner … Continued
Affiliation vs. Engagement: Where Do You Stand?
Allan Finkelstein’s essay in eJewishphilanthropy on the need to move from the concept of membership/affiliation to that of engagement has sparked a lot of discussion. How does this change affect … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
“These are what you shall make for God on your appointed festivals, aside from your vows and your free-will offerings…” (Numbers 29:39) There is a story about King Solomon, who … Continued
Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
“My message was to bless: when He blesses, I cannot reverse it.” (Numbers 23:20) Parashat Balak is mostly taken up with the story of Bilam, the prophet sent to curse … Continued