“I shall set my meeting there with the children of Israel and it shall be sanctified with my glory.” (Exodus 29:43) Parashat T’tzaveh concludes the instructions for building the mishkan … Continued
Israeli Elections Bring a New Knesset
Just over three weeks ago, the State of Israel voted for its 19th Knesset, or parliament. The agenda put forth by most political parties focused on social policies rather than … Continued
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
“Exactly as I show you — the pattern of the Tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings —so shall you make it.” (Exodus 25:9) Parashat T’rumah is a structural … Continued
Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)
“Now the presence of the Lord appeared in the sight of the Israelites as a consuming fire on the top of the mountain” (Exodus 24:17) Pity Parashat Mishpatim. It … Continued
Winners Chosen in JCC Association Photo Contest
We have a winner! Actually, we have three winners in our JCC photo contest. Donna Harlev from the Bernard & Ruth Siegel JCC in Wilmington, Delaware won first place; Jonah … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-2:23)
“And as the voice of the shofar grew stronger; Moses spoke and God’s voice answered.” (Exodus 19:19) Parashat Yitro is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
“Who is like you, O Lord, among the celestials; who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in splendor, working wonders.” (Exodus 15:11) Parashat B’shalach is one of the better known episodes … Continued
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
“This month shall mark for you the beginning of the months; it shall be the first of the months of the year for you.” (Exodus 12:2) Parashat Bo brings the … Continued
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Upcoming Israeli Elections
Martin Luther King, Jr. was born 84 years ago on January 15, 1929. A towering figure in the history of the American civil rights movement, King has become symbolic of … Continued
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
“And I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God…” (Exodus 6:7) Parashat Va’era describes Moses’ attempts to get Pharoah to free the Israelites and … Continued