“Then his brother emerged, holding on to the heel of Esau; so they name him Jacob…” (Genesis 25:26) Parashat Toldot raises important questions about identity. Jacob, later to become Israel, … Continued
You Can Help JCCs Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Many of you have asked what your JCC can do to help the JCCs and their constituents severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, and we are grateful for your support. We have … Continued
Parashat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
“Thus the field with its cave passed from the Hittites to Abraham, as a burial site.” (Genesis 23:20) Chayei Sarah tells the story of Sarah’s death and Abraham’s purchase of … Continued
Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-24)
“Abraham came forward and said, ”Will you sweep away the innocent along with the guilty?” (Genesis 18:23) A theodicy is a defense of God’s goodness and greatness despite the existence … Continued
Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
“And she called the Lord who spoke to her, “You are El-roi,” by which she meant, ”Have I not gone on seeing after he saw me?” (Genesis 16:13) Parashat Lekh … Continued
Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
“I have set My bow in the clouds, and it shall serve as a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth” (Genesis 9:13) Parashat Noach represents the end … Continued
Share Your JCC Story in Pictures
Jewish Community Centers are special places. The JCC is the place you meet your friends, the place your kids go to preschool or to camp, the place you play basketball … Continued
Fall Brings Rockets and Politics
With the change in the weather, the after-the-holidays period is here, taking us from the festive meals and family time back to our daily routine through Hanukkah, the next holiday. … Continued
Parshat B’reishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)
“Such is the story of heaven and earth when they were created.” (Genesis 2:4) Parashat B’reishit begins the annual cycle of Torah reading. It opens with seven Hebrew words … Continued
Parashat V’Zot Habracha (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)
“Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands upon him…” (Deuteronomy 34:6) V’zot Habracha is unique because it is never … Continued