“And let all among you who are skilled come and make all that the Lord has commanded.” (Exodus 35:10) We read two parashot (portions) this week because of the way the … Continued
Parshat Vayakhel-P’kudei (Exodus 35:1-40:38)
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Israeli Philanthropy Comes of Age
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Right now we are in between two Jewish holidays, Purim and Pesach, both of which emphasize the obligation to care for the needy and–as far as Pesach goes–to welcome the … Continued
Parashat Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)
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“Six days shall you work, but on the seventh day you shall cease from labor; you shall cease from labor even at plowing time and harvest time.” (Exodus 334:21) Parashat … Continued
Parashat T’tzaveh (Exodus 27:30-30:10)
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“I will abide among the Israelites, and I will be their God.” (Exodus 29:46) Parashat T’tzaveh concludes the instructions for building the mishkan (Tabernacle) and describes in detail the priests’ … Continued
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
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“And these are the gifts that you shall accept from them: gold, silver, and copper.” (Exodus 25:3) Parashat T’rumah, the seventh parasha (portion) in the book of Exodus, introduces the detailed … Continued
Parashat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1 – 24:18)
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“You shall not subvert the rights of your needy in their disputes.” (Exodus 23:6) Parashat Mishpatim begins a section of the Torah called sefer habrit, the Book of the Covenant. … Continued
Is Israel Facing Its Own Fundamentalist Threat?
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I recently returned from a two week work visit to Florida, where I had the pleasure of visiting a few JCCs and participating in JCC Association’s Executive Seminar. As an … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23)
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“The blare of the shofar grew louder and louder. As Moses spoke, God answered him in thunder. “ (Exodus 19:19) Parashat Yitro (named for Moses’ father-in-law, Yitro, a Midianite priest) … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
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“Your right hand, Adonai, glorious in power; your right hand, Adonai, dashes the enemy to pieces.” (Exodus 15:6) Parashat B’shalach describes a moment of exultation. Finally freed from slavery, yet pursued … Continued
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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“…Let the men go to worship their God. Are you not yet aware that Egypt is lost?” (Exodus 10:7) This week’s Torah perspective comes from Carol Folkerth, Executive Director of the JCC … Continued