“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
Parashat Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
“You shall do according to what is announced to you from that place the Lord shall choose, observing scrupulously all they will instruct you.” (Deuteronomy 17:10) Parashat Shoftim opens by … Continued
Parashat R’eih (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:12)
“You shall not act at all as we now act here, every man as he pleases.” (Deuteronomy 12:8) Classic rabbinic thought presumes every letter, word, and verse of the Torah … Continued
Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
“Further, the Lord spoke to me, saying, I have seen this people and behold, it is a stiff-necked people.” (Deuteronomy 9:13) August 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the establishment … Continued