“See, I set before you this day life and prosperity, death and adversity.” (Deut. 30:15) We read two parashot (portions) this week because of the way the Jewish calendar is … Continued
Archives for August 2013
Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
“Therefore observe faithfully all the terms of this covenant, that you may succeed in all that you undertake.” (Deut. 29:8) Parashat Ki Tavo, like many of the parashot (portions) in … Continued
Generation Exit: Keeping Millenials on Staff
How can we nurture the next generation of professional leaders if they are heading toward the door? Read management expert Haydon Shaw’s prescription in the latest issue of JCC Circle.
Parashat Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
“You shall not have in your house alternate measures, a larger and a smaller.” (Deut. 25:14) Parashat Ki Teitzei contains more laws than any other parasha (portion) in the Torah. … Continued
What Can Israel Do to Combat Academic Boycott?
What do super star soccer player Lionel Messi and Professor Stephen Hawking, world-renowned theoretical physicist, have in common? The answer is Shimon Peres, Israel’s president. A few weeks ago, Professor … Continued
Parashat Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
“You must be wholehearted with the Lord your God.” (Deut. 18:13) California recently announced it was closing 77 courthouses in small towns, due to budget constraints. Apparently, state governmental officials … Continued
Parashat R’eih (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:12)
“You shall not do like everything that we do here today- rather, every man what is proper in his eyes.” (Deut.12:9) Parashat Re’eh opens with a dramatic proclamation, “See, I … Continued