“From all your gifts you shall raise up every gift of God, from all its best part, its sacred part from it.” (Numbers 18:29) This week’s parasha (portion) is named … Continued
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
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New Vision for the 21st Century JCC Unveiled
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For the first time in more than twenty years, JCC Association has put forward a new statement of principles for the JCC Movement. Initiated by a group of executive directors … Continued
Israel Struggles with Illegal Aliens
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Every coin has two sides. That’s the reality of our complex lives. This week, Israel dealt with a very complicated issue–the Illegal refugees from Sudan and Eretria-and it turns out … Continued
Parashat B’ha-a lot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
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“And the Lord’s cloud kept above them by day, as they moved on from camp.” (Numbers 10:34) In Parashat B’haalot’cha God commands Moses to assign the lighting of the menorah … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
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“This was the dedication of the altar, on the day it was anointed, from the leaders of Israel: twelve silver bowls, twelve silver basins, twelve gold ladles.” (Numbers 7:84) Parashat … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
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“They shall take charge of all the furnishings of the Tabernacle, a duty on behalf of the Israelites, doing the work of the Tabernacle” (Numbers 3:8) Parashat Bamidbar (in the … Continued
First Jerusalem Day Remembered
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Last Sunday on the 28th of the Hebrew month of Iyar (May 20), the Jewish world celebrated Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day. This holiday marks 45 years since Israel won control … Continued
Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
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“Throughout the land that you hold, you must provide for the redemption of the land.” (Leviticus 25:24) Parashat B’har-B’chukotai contains the famous phrase: “Proclaim liberty throughout the land,” (Lev. 25:10) … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
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“When you enter the land that I am giving to you and you reap its harvest, you shall bring the first sheaf of your harvest to the priest.” (Leviticus 23:10) Parashat … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
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“You shall be holy to Me, for I the Lord am holy, and I have set you apart from other people’s to be mine.” (Leviticus 20:25) We read two parashot (portions) … Continued