“Now the Lord had said to Moses, “Pharaoh will not heed you, in order that My marvels may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 11:9) A short exchange … Continued
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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Archives for January 2020
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
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“Pharaoh’s heart remained stubborn and he did not hearken to them, just as God had spoken.” (Exodus 7:13) Parashat Va’era begins an epic battle of wills between God and Pharaoh. … Continued
A Vow to Keep
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Israel’s elections and political disputes were pushed aside yesterday as Israeli leaders joined some 47 world delegates to issue a rallying cry in a fight against anti-Semitism. The first of … Continued
JCC Association of North America Announces Partnership with American Camp Association
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JCC Association of North America Announces Partnership with American Camp Association The partnership encourages all JCC day camps to become accredited as a demonstration of having met nationally recognized standards … Continued
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
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“Now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me; moreover, I have seen how the Egyptians oppress them.” (Exodus 3:9) Parashat Sh’mot opens Exodus, the second book of the Torah. … Continued
JCC Association of North America Launches Partnership with Beit Issie Shapiro to Advance Disability Inclusion in Early Childhood Education
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JCC ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO TO ADVANCE DISABILITY INCLUSION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION JCC Association is partnering with Israel’s leading innovator for people with … Continued
Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)
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“Jacob said to Joseph, “El Shaddai appeared to me in Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.” (Genesis 48: 3) Parashat Vayechi is the last parasha, or portion, … Continued
No Hate. No Fear.
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Today, the tenth of the Hebrew month of Tevet, commemorates the beginning of the siege on Jerusalem in 589 BCE by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar. Ultimately, this siege led to the … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 6 Tevet 5780
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Not Again… On Monday evening I was at JCC Rockland, NY. The J played host to a community rally in response to the horrific Anti-Semitic attack last weekend in Monsey, … Continued
Parashat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27)
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“Then Israel said to Joseph, ‘Now I can die, after my having seen your face, because you are still alive.’” (Genesis 46:30) Parashat Vayigash contains the denouement to the Joseph … Continued