“And the Lord God made garments of skins for Adam and his wife, and clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21) Parashat Breishit tells the story of creation. It’s an orderly process, in … Continued
Celebrating Fitness …and Fun
In honor of National Women’s Health and Fitness day, celebrated last month, and a welcome return to routine after a holiday laden October, I want to share information about one … Continued
Parashat V’zot Hab’racha (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)
“And this is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites before he died.” (Deuteronomy 33:1) V’zot Habracha is the last parasha, or portion in the … Continued
Parashat Ha-azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52)
“The Rock! His deeds are perfect/Yea, all His ways are just/ A faithful God, never false/True and upright is He.” (Deuteronomy 32:4) Parashat Ha-azinu is the next-to-last parasha, or portion, … Continued
Parashat Vayelech (Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30)
“Be strong and resolute, be not in fear of in dread of them; for the Lord your God marches with you: he will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy … Continued
Parashat Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20)
“Concealed acts are for the Lord our God; but revealed acts are for us and our children, forever, to carry out all the words of this Torah.” (Deuteronomy 29:28) Greta … Continued
Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy) 26:1-29:8
“All these blessings will come upon you and overtake you if you hearken to the voice of the Lord your God.” (Deuteronomy 28:2) The furious global debate about nationalism, immigration, … Continued
In the aftermath of Israeli elections
On my way to a family holiday abroad, I was forced to handle some flight delays that apparently can’t be avoided. Standing by the airline counter along with other frustrated … Continued
JCC Association Receives $150,000 Grant from Safety Respect Equity Coalition
JCC Association Receives $150,000 Grant from Safety Respect Equity Coalition Funds Will Allow JCCs to Lead on Gender Equity in Their Own Communities JCC Association of North America is proud … Continued
Parashat Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19) (for 5779)
“Do not despise the Edomite, for he is your brother; do not despise the Egyptian, for you were a stranger in his land.” (Deuteronomy 23:9) String theory posits the idea … Continued