“Thus shall you be reminded to observe all my commandments and to be holy to your God.” (Numbers 15:40) Sh’lach L’cha is a fateful parasha (portion). Moses sends twelve … Continued
Archives for May 2013
Parashat B’ha-alot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
“When the ark was set out to move, Moses would say: Advance, O Lord! May your enemies be scattered, and may your foes flee before you!’ (Numbers 10:35) Parashat B’ha-alot’cha … Continued
The Torah as a Way of Life
Just two days ago, the Jewish world celebrated Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, the holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is noteworthy that the … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
“So, too, any gift among the sacred donations that the Israelites offer shall be the priest’s.” (Num. 5:9) Parashat Naso (Hebrew for “lift up”) is the longest parasha (portion) … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“As the Lord had commanded Moses, so he recorded them in the wilderness of Sinai.” (Num. 1:19) This week’s Torah perspective comes from Mark Horowitz, JCC Association Vice President for … Continued
Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
“In this year of jubilee, each of you shall return to his holding.” (Lev. 25:13) Parashat B’har describes both the sh’mita (Sabbatical year) and yovel (Jubilee year) when land reverts … Continued