“You shall not act at all as we now act here, every man as he pleases.” (Deuteronomy 12:8) Classic rabbinic thought presumes every letter, word, and verse of the Torah … Continued
Archives for August 2019
שבת שלום ~ Shabbat Shalom 22 Av, 5779
The following is a Shabbat Shalom guest post from Leah Garber, JCC Association Vice President, Israel Engagement. A Hero’s Story In February 1984, during the cold and windy winter of … Continued
Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
“Further, the Lord spoke to me, saying, I have seen this people and behold, it is a stiff-necked people.” (Deuteronomy 9:13) August 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the establishment … Continued
Parashat Va-etchanan (Deut. 3:23-7:11)
“For what great nation is there that has a god so close at hand as is the Lord our God whenever we call upon Him?” (Deuteronomy 4:7) In Parashat Va-etchanan, … Continued
Parashat D’varim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
“Do not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who will battle for you.” (Deuteronomy 3:22) D’varim, or Deuteronomy, the fifth and last book of the Torah documents … Continued