I recently returned from a two week work visit to Florida, where I had the pleasure of visiting a few JCCs and participating in JCC Association’s Executive Seminar. As an … Continued
Is Israel Facing Its Own Fundamentalist Threat?
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Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23)
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“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
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
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“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
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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“…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
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
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“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
Israeli Economy: Not Just Black and White
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The world relates to Israel as a land of conflict, and the common perception is that threats by Israel’s neighbors are the country’s greatest concern. This may be partly true, … Continued
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
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“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
First Fantasy Football Challenge Ends with Big Winners
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The end of the inaugural season of JCCs of North America Fantasy Football Challenge ended with some big winners in JCCs all over the U.S. More than two hundred people … Continued
Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)
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When Jacob finished his instructions to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed and, breathing his last, he was gathered to his people. (Genesis 49:33) Depending on how you … Continued
Parashat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27)
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Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” (Genesis 45:3) Parashat Vayigash sees Joseph reveal himself to his brothers and reconciles with them. Jacob comes … Continued