Posts by JCC Association

“Thus the field with its cave passed from the Hittites to Abraham, as a burial site.” (Genesis 23:20) Chayei Sarah tells the story of Sarah’s death and Abraham’s purchase of … Continued

 “Abraham came forward and said, ”Will you sweep away the  innocent along with the guilty?” (Genesis 18:23)  A theodicy is a defense of God’s goodness and greatness despite the existence … Continued

“And she called the Lord who spoke to her, “You are El-roi,” by which she meant, ”Have I not gone on seeing after he saw me?” (Genesis 16:13) Parashat Lekh … Continued

“I have set My bow in the clouds, and it shall serve as a sign of the covenant between Me and the earth” (Genesis 9:13) Parashat Noach represents the end … Continued

“Such is the story of heaven and earth when they were created.” (Genesis 2:4)   Parashat B’reishit begins the annual cycle of Torah reading.  It opens with seven Hebrew words … Continued

 “Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands upon him…” (Deuteronomy 34:6) V’zot Habracha is unique because it is never … Continued

 “Give ear, O heavens, let me speak; let the earth hear the words I utter” (Deut. 32:1) Parashat Ha-azinu is the last parasha (portion) to be read on a regular … Continued