Lately, the leaders of the State of Israel seem to be tested again and again. Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is accused of corruption; Israel’s former president, Moshe Katsav, was found … Continued
Parashat T’tzaveh (Exodus 27:30-30:10)
“You shall further instruct the Israelites to bring you clear oil of beaten olives for lighting, for kindling lamps regularly.” (Exodus 27:20) This week’s Torah perspective comes from Robin Ballin, … Continued
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
“And let them make me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them.” (Exodus 23:8) Parashat T’rumah sets forth the plans for building the mishkan, the Tabernacle. The mishkan’s importance … Continued
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 26:1 -27:19)
“And let them make me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them.” (Exodus 23:8) Parashat T’rumah sets forth the plans for building the mishkan, the Tabernacle. The mishkan’s importance … Continued
Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)
“…All the things the Lord has commanded we will do.” (Exodus 24:3) It would be easy to think that with the Reed Sea split, the Israelites delivered from Egypt, and … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23)
“Now, then, if you will obey me faithfully and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all the peoples.” (Exodus 19:5) Morton L. Mandel, a past president … Continued
An Israeli New Year’s
The secular year of 2010 ended exactly two weeks ago. Although we wish each other Shana Tova at Rosh Hashanah in the fall, more and more Israelis celebrate New Year … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
“Let the Egyptians know that I am God, when I gain glory through Pharoah, his chariots, and his horsemen.” (Exodus 14:18) This week’s Torah perspective comes from Rabbi Barry R. … Continued
Allan Finkelstein on The Jewish Channel
JCC Association President Allan Finkelstein was part of a quartet of organizational leaders who spoke about the challenges the Jewish communal world faced in 2010, and what the future holds. … Continued
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
“That very day the Lord freed the Israelites from the land of Egypt, troop by troop.” (Exodus 12:51) The plagues that God sends down on Egypt have been fodder … Continued