“Jacob lived seventeen years in the land of Egypt, so that the span of Jacob’s life came to one hundred and forty-seven years.” (Genesis 47:28)) Parashat Vayechi both closes … Continued
Archives for December 2012
JCC Association Staff Begins Visit to Israel in the South
December 5, 2012–Undeterred by recent turbulence, JCC Association, the leadership network of the Jewish Community Center Movement, is leaving on a 10-day staff seminar to Israel on December 8. To … Continued
JCC Association New York Staff Visits Israel
Today, a group of 32 JCC Association professionals, led by Allan Finkelstein, met at JCC Association’s Israel office in Jerusalem, to discuss “our connections to the Land of Israel.” JCC … Continued
Parashat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27)
“Thus Israel settled in the country of Egypt, in the region of Goshen; they acquired holdings in it, and were fertile and increased greatly.” (Gen. 47:27) Parashat Vayigash describes Joseph’s … Continued
Parshat Miketz (Genesis 41:1 – 44:17)
“Joseph answered Pharoah, saying, ‘It is not up to me…’” (Genesis 41:16) Over the course of these few weeks, we are watching the evolution of Joseph from self-centered, arrogant brother, … Continued
Parshat Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
“The Lord was with Joseph and he was a successful man…” (Genesis 39:2) Parashat Vayeshev begins the saga of Joseph and his brothers, the longest narrative in Genesis. Joseph’s fate … Continued