If you approach an Israeli in the street and ask what he feels about Israelis leaving the country to live overseas, his answer will probably demonstrate a negative attitude. This … Continued
Israelis in America or Israeli Americans?
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Parshat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
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“Jacob called the name of the place P’niel: ‘for I have seen God face to face and my life is preserved’.” (Genesis 32:31) Parashat Vayishlach is filled with suspense. Jacob … Continued
Parashat Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
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“He came upon a certain place and stopped there for the night, for the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of that place, he put it under his … Continued
Parashat Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:8)
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“When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the>outdoors; but Jacob was a mild man who stayed in camp.” (Genesis 25:27) Parashat Toldot repeats the … Continued
Parashat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
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“Thus the field with its cave passed from the Hittites to Abraham, as a burial site.” (Genesis 23:20) Parashat Chayei Sarah opens with Sarah’s death. Abraham approaches the local community … Continued
Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-24)
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“Then an angel of the Lord called to him from heaven: “Abraham! Abraham! And he answered, “Here I am.” (Genesis 22:11) Parashat Vayera includes the powerful and difficult story of … Continued
Let’s Focus on the Positive
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Tomorrow, the twelfth of the Hebrew month of Heshvan, marks the eighteenth anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Large memorial services are scheduled to take place … Continued
Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
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“For I give all the land that you see to you and your offspring forever. “ (Genesis 13:15) “If at first you don’t succeed, try try again” describes God’s situation … Continued
Cycle for Good Here in Time for Hanukkah
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Hanukkah may be really “early” this year, but Cycle for Good is ready to roll. Spinning wheels will complement spinning dreidels as the second annual Movement-wide stationary bike event called … Continued
Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
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“This is the line of Noach. Noach was a righteous man; blameless in his age; Noach walked with God.” (Genesis 6:9) Parashat Noach tells the story of the end of … Continued