Posts by JCC Association

“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

“I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day: I have put before you life and death, blessing and curse.  Choose life—if you and your offspring would live.”(Deuteronomy 30:19) … Continued

“Blessed shall you be in your comings and blessed shall you be in your goings.” (Deuteronomy 28:6) Parashat Ki Tavo continues the description of rituals to be performed once the … Continued

“When you lend your neighbor any kind of loan do not enter his home to take his collateral.” (Deut. 24:10) Parashat Ki Teitzei contains more laws than any other parasha (portion) … Continued

“Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may thrive and occupy the land that the Lord your God is giving you.”  (Deuteronomy 16:18) Deuteronomy delivers one consistent message:  don’t be … Continued

“Take care to observe all the laws and rules that I have set before you this day.” (Deuteronomy 11:32) Parashat R’eih presents reward and punishment as a straightforward proposition: follow … Continued

“You, too, must befriend the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 10:19) In Parashat Eikev, Moses reminds the Israelites of all the good things God … Continued

“Therefore, observe faithfully the Instruction-the laws and the rules-with which I charge you today.” (Deut. 7:11) Last week, Moses reminded the Israelites to follow God’s military orders to conquer the … Continued

“The Lord your God has multiplied you until you are today as numerous as the stars in the sky.” (Deuteronomy 1:10) Parashat D’varim opens the fifth and final book of … Continued