“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
Parashat Ha-azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52)
“Give ear, O heavens, let me speak; let the earth hear the words I utter” (Deut. 32:1) Parashat Ha-azinu is the last parasha (portion) to be read on a regular … Continued
Remembrance and Renewal: Best Wishes for the New Year
The days are getting shorter, the air is cooler. Leaves are blowing in the wind and wandering birds fly high above, looking for something. The Days of Awe surround us; … Continued
Parashat Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20)
“Then God will restore your fortunes and take you back in love…” (Deut. 30:3) When people ask me how I’m doing, I usually answer,” I’m still standing, so I’m ahead … Continued
Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
“Blessed shall you be in your comings and blessed shall you be in your goings.” (Duet. 2:6) Parashat Ki Tavo opens with the ritual of offering the first fruits of … Continued