Posts by JCC Association

“I will abide among the Israelites, and I will be their God.” (Exodus 29:46) Parashat T’tzaveh concludes the instructions for building the mishkan (Tabernacle) and describes in detail the priests’ … Continued

“And these are the gifts that you shall accept from them: gold, silver, and copper.”  (Exodus 25:3) Parashat T’rumah, the seventh parasha (portion) in the book of Exodus, introduces the detailed … Continued

“You shall not subvert the rights of your needy in their disputes.” (Exodus 23:6) Parashat Mishpatim begins a section of the Torah called sefer habrit, the Book of the Covenant.  … Continued

“The blare of the shofar grew louder and louder.  As Moses spoke, God answered him in thunder. “  (Exodus 19:19) Parashat Yitro (named for Moses’ father-in-law, Yitro, a Midianite priest) … Continued

“Your right hand, Adonai, glorious in power; your right hand, Adonai, dashes the enemy to pieces.”  (Exodus 15:6) Parashat B’shalach describes a moment of exultation.  Finally freed from slavery, yet pursued … Continued

“…Let the men go to worship their God.  Are you not yet aware that Egypt is lost?” (Exodus 10:7) This week’s Torah perspective comes from Carol Folkerth, Executive Director of the JCC … Continued

“I have now heard the moaning of the Israelites, because the Egyptians are holding them in bondage, and I have remembered my covenant.” (Exodus 6:5) Many people wonder if the … Continued

“Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who knew not Joseph. And he said unto his people: Behold, the people of the children of Israel are too many and too … Continued