“If Adonai desires us, He will bring us to this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey.” (Numbers 14:8) Sh’lach L’cha tells the … Continued
We Must Be the Light in the Darkness
by Natalia Fisher Walking through the doors for the first time in two months, I was shocked at how I felt. I did not expect to feel this way. Without … Continued
Parashat B’ha-alot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
“And let Aaron designate the Levites before the Lord as an elevation offering from the Israelites, that they may perform the service of the Lord.” (Numbers 8:11) There is a … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
“May the Lord’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you.” (Num. 6:25) “No justice, no peace!” is being chanted across the land this week, providing an unsettling soundtrack … Continued
Shabbat and Shavuot (Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17)
Because Shavuot falls on Thursday and Friday, the cycle of weekly Torah readings is interrupted by a special holiday selection. Akdamut Milin, an 11th century mystical poem in Aramaic is … Continued
Celebrating Shavuot in Israel in the Age of Covid-19
Beginning at sundown on Thursday, the Jewish world will celebrate Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, the holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai more than 3,300 … Continued
Parashat B’midbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“The Children of Israel did everything that the Lord commanded Moses, so did they do.” (Numbers 1:54) Parashat B’midbar opens the fourth book of the Torah, also called B’midbar, in … Continued
“Shalom Sesame” and Grover Are Returning to the Sheva Center
Who can resist a lovable, cute, furry blue monster? Not me. Ten years ago, in 2010, Sesame Workshop, creator of “Shalom Sesame,” launched a new 12-part series of the show, introducing … Continued
Why Memorial Day Should Matter to the Jewish Community
It was 4:30 a.m., hours before daybreak. Four of us marched to the waiting plane—the U.S. Secretary of Defense, a general, a colonel, and me. Climbing into the cargo … Continued
Introducing a New Forum for New Times—And Beyond
Welcome to the inaugural post on JCC Association of North America’s blog! We’re glad you’ve found our newest communication space. Here, a cadre of contributors will regularly keep you up-to-date … Continued