“Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dream of Pharaoh is a single one; what God is about to do, He has told to Pharaoh.” (Genesis 41:25) Something astonishing happens in Parashat … Continued
Parashat Miketz (Genesis 41:1 – 44:17)
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Archives for December 2016
Parashat Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
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“Once Joseph had a dream which he told to his brothers and they hated him even more.” (Genesis 37:5) Parashat Vayeishev introduces the saga of Joseph and his brothers, the … Continued
Light unto the Nations
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Tomorrow night the Jewish world will light the first candle of Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating the Jewish rebellion against their Assyrian-Greek oppressors. Hanukkah has come to symbolize our everlasting struggle … Continued
Parashat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
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“God said to him, “You whose name is Jacob, you shall be called Jacob no more, but Israel shall be your name.” (Genesis 35:10) Parashat Vayishlach is pretty suspenseful: Jacob … Continued
Parashat Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
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“And Jacob went out from Beer Sheva and went toward Haran.” (Genesis 28:10) Why are Jews called Jews (as opposed to Reubenites, or Levites, or Benjaminites)? Parashat Vayeitzei provides one … Continued
Highest ranking Jewish military chaplain to head JWB Jewish Chaplains Council
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For immediate release Rabbi Irving Elson, a veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and the highest-ranking Jewish chaplain in the U.S. military when he retired in September, has become … Continued
Parashat Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:8)
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“But the children struggled in her womb , and she said, ”If so, why do I exist?” and she went to inquire of God. ” (Genesis 25:22) Parashat Toldot introduces … Continued