By Doron Krakow Uncertainty This week’s Torah portion is Parshat Noach—the story of Noah and the ark, amongst the most familiar biblical tales. We know about God’s decision to renew … Continued
Archives for October 2022
Brave Companions | Shabbat Shalom 26 Tishrei 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Brave Companions David McCullough (1933-2022), among America’s most accomplished popular historians, authored a host of acclaimed works, including Pulitzer Prize-winning biographies of Presidents John Adams and Harry … Continued
Joining Hands With a Modern-Day Hero | Shabbat Shalom 12 Tishrei 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Joining Hands With a Modern-Day Hero A commitment to service. Personal ties. People before politics. These are the items on the agenda of Doron Almog, the newly … Continued
Sukkot: Keeping Joy Within Our Grasp
By Morgan Weiss וּלְקַחְתֶּ֨ם לָכֶ֜ם בַּיּ֣וֹם הָרִאשׁ֗וֹן פְּרִ֨י עֵ֤ץ הָדָר֙ כַּפֹּ֣ת תְּמָרִ֔ים וַעֲנַ֥ף עֵץ־עָבֹ֖ת וְעַרְבֵי־נָ֑חַל וּשְׂמַחְתֶּ֗ם לִפְנֵ֛י יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֖ם שִׁבְעַ֥ת יָמִֽים׃ “On the first day you shall take the product of hadar trees, branches of palm trees, boughs of leafy trees, and willows of … Continued
May the Land and People of Israel Be Blessed in the New Year
By Leah Garber אבינו מלכינו, שמע קולנו, חדש עלינו שנה טובה Lord our God, Hear our voice, bless this year. Autumn is in the air, and the days are getting … Continued