“These are the set times of the Lord, the sacred occasions, which you shall celebrate each at its appointed time.” (Leviticus 23:4) Parashat Emor is the heart of torat hakohanim … Continued
Archives for April 2013
Second Cohort of JELI Accepting Applications
JCC Association and Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) are delighted to announce that applications are currently being accepted to the second cohort of the Jewish Experiential Leadership Institute (JELI). Made possible with … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
“You shall rise in the presence of an old person and honor the presence of a sage and you shall revere your God; I am God.” (Lev. 19:32) We read … Continued
Yom Ha’atzmaut 2013
Today, Israel and the Jewish world observe Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s national Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism. The State of Israel paused for two minutes at exactly … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
“This shall be the law of the leper on the day of his purification: he shall be brought to the priest.”(Leviticus 14:2) We read two parashot (portions) this week because … Continued
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
“These are the creatures that you may eat from among all the land animals: any animal that has true hoofs, with clefts through the hoofs, and that chews the cud … Continued