Ani Nishba — אני נשבע Jerusalem stone. Those who have visited Jerusalem are struck by the colors. From the walls of the ancient city to the high rises of the … Continued
Archives for May 2019
Parashat B’chukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34)
“I will look with favor upon you, and make you fertile and multiply you; and I will maintain My covenant with you.” (Leviticus: 26:9) Parashat B’chukotai opens with the classic … Continued
Parashat B’har (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
“Do not wrong one another, but fear your God; for I the Lord am your God.” (Leviticus 25:17) Parashat B’har describes the shmita as a shabbat shabbaton, a Sabbath of … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 5 Iyyar 5779
Greater Jewish Communities This week, the Jewish world marked Yom HaZikaron, the memorial day for those who have fallen in defense of the State of Israel or who have been … Continued
Parashat Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27)
“When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not wrong him.” (Leviticus (19:33) Parashat K’doshim’s opening words are the whole ball of wax: “And the Lord spoke … Continued
Twelve torches of Israel
Tonight, the Jewish people will pause for a moment of silence. Sirens will wail across the Israel like a single cry carried in the wind. A nation will bow its … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30)
“You shall keep My laws and My rules, by the pursuit of which man shall live: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 18:5) Parashat Acharei Mot’s opening verse states: “The Lord … Continued