“He planted an eshel in Beer Sheva and there he proclaimed Adonai’s name, God of the Universe.” (Genesis 21:33) Parashat Vayera includes a series of high-stakes encounters: the three strangers/angels … Continued
Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-24)
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Archives for October 2015
Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
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“As for Me, this is my covenant with you: you shall be a father of a multitude of nations.” (Genesis 17:4) Parashat Lekh Lekha documents the next step in God’s … Continued
Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
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JCC Association joins with rabbis and leaders of the Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist movements and the Conference of Presidents in declaring this weekend, October 16 – 17 (Parshat Noach), … Continued
My Heart is in the East
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I am in New York, but my heart is in Israel. Work has called me to America, but the news turns me around so that I face east, worrying about … Continued
Parshat B’reishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)
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“The man names his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all the living.” (Genesis 3:20) Parashat B’reishit stands as a timely commentary on the recent and recurring violence … Continued
Free Exercise Meets the Establishment Clause in Military Service
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Responding to Religious Freedom in the US Military by Harold L. Robinson, director, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council A wounded Marine, a Catholic, endures the agony of physical therapy on his … Continued
Parashat V’Zot Habracha (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)
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“…I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you shall not cross there.” (Deuteronomy 34:4) The present moment is where past and future meet and always is … Continued