Posts by JCC Association

“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

“…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

“I have now heard the moaning of the Israelites, because the Egyptians are holding them in bondage, and I have remembered my covenant.” (Exodus 6:5) Many people wonder if the … Continued

“Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who knew not Joseph. And he said unto his people: Behold, the people of the children of Israel are too many and too … Continued

When Jacob finished his instructions to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and, breathing his last, he was gathered to his people.  (Genesis 49:33) Depending on how you … Continued

Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph.  Is my father still alive?”  (Genesis 45:3) Parashat Vayigash sees Joseph reveal himself to his brothers and reconciles with them.  Jacob comes … Continued

“Pharoah further said to Joseph, “See, I put you in charge of all the land of Egypt.” (Genesis 41:40) Parashat Miketz describes Joseph’s ascent to power and authority.  He correctly … Continued

“Now Israel loved Joseph best of all his sons, for he was the child of his old age; and he had made him an ornamented tunic.” (Genesis 37:3) JCC Association staff … Continued