“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 Vayelech (Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30)
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Parashat Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20)
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“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
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“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
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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
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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)
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“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
שבת שלום ~ Shabbat Shalom 6 Elul, 5779
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There Was No Silence The Jewish calendar is ingenious. With more than 4,000 years of history, ours is a calendar literally filled with anniversaries of momentous events, both large and … Continued
Parashat Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
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“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)
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“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
שבת שלום ~ Shabbat Shalom 22 Av, 5779
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The following is a Shabbat Shalom guest post from Leah Garber, JCC Association Vice President, Israel Engagement. A Hero’s Story In February 1984, during the cold and windy winter of … Continued