Today, on Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, the State of Israel shed its 24 hours of sorrow commemorating Yom HaZikaron, Israel Memorial Day, for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, … Continued
From Mourning to Celebrating
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Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
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“As long as the disease is upon him, he will be ritually impure. He should remain isolated. His place should be outside the camp.” (Leviticus 13:46) We read two parashot … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 23 Nissan, 5780
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L’Dor v’Dor | לדור ודור From Generation to Generation What happens to perspective when we’re living through what can feel like an endless alternative reality? After five weeks of shutdown, … Continued
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
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“Moses said, “When this thing which God has told you to carry out is done, then the glory of God will appear to you.” (Leviticus 9:6) Parashat Sh’mini describes the … Continued
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach, The Intermediate Shabbat of Passover (Exodus 33:12-34:26)
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“And God said, “My presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) Pesach is the first of the three pilgrimage holidays. In Biblical times, Jews … Continued
“Why is this night different from all other nights?”
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Tomorrow night, around festive seder tables, we will all ask together: “Ma nishtana…?—Why is this night different from all other nights?” This question—one we recite year after year and often … Continued
Parashat Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
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“Aaron and his sons did everything that God commanded through Moses.” (Lev. 8:36) Parashat Tzav adds more details to the instructions for performance of the sacrifices introduced in last week’s … Continued
JCC Association Applauds UJA for $10 Million in Emergency Funding to Support 22 JCCs Across the New York Area
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Contact: Lauren Silverman [email protected] ; Phone: (917) 603-6433 NEW YORK — JCC Association of North America expressed its appreciation for the support of the UJA-Federation of New York during these … Continued
$1B for the Day After: An Open Letter to the Jewish Funder Community
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Dear Partners, There are 164 JCCs across North America. Collectively, their annual operating budgets total more than $1.6 billion and they employ over 38,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees. … Continued
Parashat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
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“When any of you presents an offering of cattle to the LORD, you shall choose your offering from the herd or from the flock.” (Leviticus 1:2) Vayikra (“And he called”) … Continued