“As the Lord had commanded Moses, so he recorded them in the wilderness of Sinai.” (Num. 1:19) This week’s Torah perspective comes from Mark Horowitz, JCC Association Vice President for … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
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Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
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“In this year of jubilee, each of you shall return to his holding.” (Lev. 25:13) Parashat B’har describes both the sh’mita (Sabbatical year) and yovel (Jubilee year) when land reverts … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
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“These are the set times of the Lord, the sacred occasions, which you shall celebrate each at its appointed time.” (Leviticus 23:4) Parashat Emor is the heart of torat hakohanim … Continued
Second Cohort of JELI Accepting Applications
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JCC Association and Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) are delighted to announce that applications are currently being accepted to the second cohort of the Jewish Experiential Leadership Institute (JELI). Made possible with … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
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“You shall rise in the presence of an old person and honor the presence of a sage and you shall revere your God; I am God.” (Lev. 19:32) We read … Continued
Yom Ha’atzmaut 2013
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Today, Israel and the Jewish world observe Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s national Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism. The State of Israel paused for two minutes at exactly … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
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“This shall be the law of the leper on the day of his purification: he shall be brought to the priest.”(Leviticus 14:2) We read two parashot (portions) this week because … Continued
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
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“These are the creatures that you may eat from among all the land animals: any animal that has true hoofs, with clefts through the hoofs, and that chews the cud … Continued
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach (The Intermediate Shabbat of Passover)(Exodus 33:12-34:26)
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“Then I will take My hand away and you will see my back; but My face must not be seen.” (Exodus 33:23) Because this Shabbat falls during Pesach, the regular … Continued
Parashat Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
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“Moses said the community, “This is what the Lord has commanded to be done.” (Leviticus 8:5) The altar or the iPad? That’s the challenge Parashat Tzav presents this week. Not … Continued