Zelda, one of Israel’s great poets wrote “Every person has a name that his enemies gave him and his love gave him… Every person has a name that the sea … Continued
Rabbi Menachem Fruman and the Israeli Elections
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Parashat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
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“It is a law for all time throughout the ages, in all your settlements: you must not eat any fat or any blood.” (Leviticus 3:17) What a difference a … Continued
Parshat Vayakhel-P’kudei (Exodus 35:1-40:38)
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“And the entire Israelite community came out before Moses.” (Exodus 35:20) We read two parashot (portions) this week because of the way the Jewish calendar is calculated. Months are determined … Continued
Parashat Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)
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“Moses was not aware that the skin of his face was radiant, since he had spoken with God.” (Exodus 34:27) Parashat Ki Tisa finds Moses descending Mt. Sinai carrying the … Continued
Parashat T’tzaveh (Exodus 27:30-30:10)
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“I shall set my meeting there with the children of Israel and it shall be sanctified with my glory.” (Exodus 29:43) Parashat T’tzaveh concludes the instructions for building the mishkan … Continued
Israeli Elections Bring a New Knesset
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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
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