For the first time in more than twenty years, JCC Association has put forward a new statement of principles for the JCC Movement. Initiated by a group of executive directors … Continued
Israel Struggles with Illegal Aliens
Every coin has two sides. That’s the reality of our complex lives. This week, Israel dealt with a very complicated issue–the Illegal refugees from Sudan and Eretria-and it turns out … Continued
Parashat B’ha-a lot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
“And the Lord’s cloud kept above them by day, as they moved on from camp.” (Numbers 10:34) In Parashat B’haalot’cha God commands Moses to assign the lighting of the menorah … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
“This was the dedication of the altar, on the day it was anointed, from the leaders of Israel: twelve silver bowls, twelve silver basins, twelve gold ladles.” (Numbers 7:84) Parashat … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“They shall take charge of all the furnishings of the Tabernacle, a duty on behalf of the Israelites, doing the work of the Tabernacle” (Numbers 3:8) Parashat Bamidbar (in the … Continued
First Jerusalem Day Remembered
Last Sunday on the 28th of the Hebrew month of Iyar (May 20), the Jewish world celebrated Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day. This holiday marks 45 years since Israel won control … Continued
Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
“Throughout the land that you hold, you must provide for the redemption of the land.” (Leviticus 25:24) Parashat B’har-B’chukotai contains the famous phrase: “Proclaim liberty throughout the land,” (Lev. 25:10) … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
“When you enter the land that I am giving to you and you reap its harvest, you shall bring the first sheaf of your harvest to the priest.” (Leviticus 23:10) Parashat … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
“You shall be holy to Me, for I the Lord am holy, and I have set you apart from other people’s to be mine.” (Leviticus 20:25) We read two parashot (portions) … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
“The owner of the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, ”Something like a plague has appeared upon my house.” (Leviticus 14:35) We read two parashot (portions) this week because … Continued