Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32) “…I make your priesthood a service of dedication…” (Numbers 18:7) “Ka-vetch, ka-vetch, ka-vetch.” Sally Fields made the line famous (playing Norma Rae), but the Israelites elevate … Continued
Parashat Sh’lach L’cha (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
“When you enter the land to which I am taking you…” (Numbers 15:18) Parashat Sh’lach L’cha introduces the expedition of the twelve spies into the land of Canaan. They report … Continued
Jerusalem Day, 2011
I consider myself lucky to be able to drive by Jerusalem’s walls daily and admire their glory and beauty. I was born in Jerusalem, but was just a baby when … Continued
Parashat B’ha-atlotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
And Moses said to them,” Stand by, and I will hear what God commands you.” (Numbers 9:8) Parashat B’haalotecha describes the ritual of lighting the menorah, the trumpets to be … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
“Each was given responsibility for his service and porterage at the command of the Lord through Moses, and each was recorded as the Lord had commanded Moses.” (Numbers 4:49) The … Continued
View Presentation on Jewish Chaplains Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery
Just in time for Memorial Day, the U.S. Senate passed the necessary resolution to place a memorial to fallen Jewish chaplains in Arlington National Cemetery, next to existing memorials to … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“The Israelites shall camp each with his standard, under the banners of their ancestral house; they shall camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance (Numbers 2:2) Each book … Continued
2011 JCC Maccabi Games/ArtsFest Represents 10 to 15 Percent Increase in Teens Traveling to Israel
New York, NY, May 19, 2011–At a time when fewer North American Jewish teens are interested in visiting Israel, JCC Association has devised an ingenious plan to get them there. … Continued
Parashat B’chukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34)
These are the commandments that God gave Moses for the Israelite people on Mount Sinai (Leviticus 27:33) Parashat B’chukotai closes out the book of Leviticus with a list of blessings … Continued
A Sudden Change of Mood
Last Monday, Israel and the Jewish world observed Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s national Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism, and ceremonies nationwide honored the 22,867 servicemen and victims … Continued