With the change in the weather, the after-the-holidays period is here, taking us from the festive meals and family time back to our daily routine through Hanukkah, the next holiday. … Continued
Fall Brings Rockets and Politics
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Parshat B’reishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)
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“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
Parashat V’Zot Habracha (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)
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“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
Parashat Ha-azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52)
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“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
Remembrance and Renewal: Best Wishes for the New Year
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The days are getting shorter, the air is cooler. Leaves are blowing in the wind and wandering birds fly high above, looking for something. The Days of Awe surround us; … Continued
Parashat Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20)
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“Then God will restore your fortunes and take you back in love…” (Deut. 30:3) When people ask me how I’m doing, I usually answer,” I’m still standing, so I’m ahead … Continued
Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
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“Blessed shall you be in your comings and blessed shall you be in your goings.” (Duet. 2:6) Parashat Ki Tavo opens with the ritual of offering the first fruits of … Continued
JCC Extranet Adds Social Media Component
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Our new site JCCA.me is now live and available to all staff at affiliated JCCs across the U.S. and Canada. This extranet is a limited- access website that provides a … Continued
Parashat Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
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“You shall not abuse a needy and destitute laborer, whether a fellow countryman or a stranger in one of the communities in your land.”(Deut. 24:15) Parashat Ki Teitzei presents … Continued
Parashat Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
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“You shall not judge unfairly, you shall show no partiality, you shall not take bribes, for bribes blind the eyes of the discerning and upset the plea of the just.” (Deut. … Continued