“You saw how Adonai your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you travelled until you came to this place.” (Deuteronomy 1:31) Parashat D’varim … Continued
Parashat D’varim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
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Parashat Mattot-Massei (Numbers 30:32-36:13)
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“And you shall take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have assigned the land to you to possess.” (33:53) These two parashot (portions) close the book … Continued
Tourism in Israel at Highest Level
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Although driving on Israel’s roads this time of the year can be frustrating, most Israelis are happy to inch along behind crowded tour buses. So far, 2012 is a banner … Continued
Affiliation vs. Engagement: Where Do You Stand?
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Allan Finkelstein’s essay in eJewishphilanthropy on the need to move from the concept of membership/affiliation to that of engagement has sparked a lot of discussion. How does this change affect … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
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“These are what you shall make for God on your appointed festivals, aside from your vows and your free-will offerings…” (Numbers 29:39) There is a story about King Solomon, who … Continued
Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
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“My message was to bless: when He blesses, I cannot reverse it.” (Numbers 23:20) Parashat Balak is mostly taken up with the story of Bilam, the prophet sent to curse … Continued
Parashat Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
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“The Cohen shall take cedar wood, hyssop, and crimson thread, and he shall throw them into the burning of the cow.” (Numbers 19:6) Parashat Chukat opens with a mysterious and … Continued
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
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“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
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