Just over three weeks ago, the State of Israel voted for its 19th Knesset, or parliament. The agenda put forth by most political parties focused on social policies rather than … Continued
Israeli Elections Bring a New Knesset
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Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
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“Exactly as I show you — the pattern of the Tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings —so shall you make it.” (Exodus 25:9) Parashat T’rumah is a structural … Continued
Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)
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“Now the presence of the Lord appeared in the sight of the Israelites as a consuming fire on the top of the mountain” (Exodus 24:17) Pity Parashat Mishpatim. It … Continued
Winners Chosen in JCC Association Photo Contest
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We have a winner! Actually, we have three winners in our JCC photo contest. Donna Harlev from the Bernard & Ruth Siegel JCC in Wilmington, Delaware won first place; Jonah … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-2:23)
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“And as the voice of the shofar grew stronger; Moses spoke and God’s voice answered.” (Exodus 19:19) Parashat Yitro is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
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“Who is like you, O Lord, among the celestials; who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in splendor, working wonders.” (Exodus 15:11) Parashat B’shalach is one of the better known episodes … Continued
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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“This month shall mark for you the beginning of the months; it shall be the first of the months of the year for you.” (Exodus 12:2) Parashat Bo brings the … Continued
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Upcoming Israeli Elections
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Martin Luther King, Jr. was born 84 years ago on January 15, 1929. A towering figure in the history of the American civil rights movement, King has become symbolic of … Continued
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
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“And I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God…” (Exodus 6:7) Parashat Va’era describes Moses’ attempts to get Pharoah to free the Israelites and … Continued
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
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“God heard their moaning and God remembered His covenant with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob. “(Exodus 2:24) Parashat Sh’mot is the first parasha (portion) in the Book of Sh’mot, … Continued