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"We all want to hear children's laughter and see hope in their eyes"
On days where conflict, terror, fear and hatred blacken our sky and cloud our lives,…
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
“But Pharaoh made his heart stubborn even this time and he did not send out…
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
“Moses replied to God, ”Who am I that I should go to Pharoah and that…
Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)
“Then Joseph adjured the children of Israel saying, “When God will indeed remember you, then…
Parashat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27)
“He then kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; afterwards his brothers conversed with…
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Today, Dec. 15, is known as Zamenhof Day and is celebrated annually by users of…
Parashat Miketz (Genesis 41:1 - 44:17)
“Joseph answered Pharoah, saying, “That is beyond me; it is God who will respond with…
Parashat Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
“They took Joseph’s tunic, slaughtered a goatling, and dipped the tunic in the blood.” (Genesis…
Parashat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
“Esau said, ‘I have plenty. Let what you have remain yours.’” (Genesis 33:9) This week’s…
Groomed for Success: Focusing on Talent in the JCC Field
By Joy Brand-Richardson Of the last 14 open executive director positions at Jewish Community Centers,…