“I will look with favor upon you, and make you fertile and multiply you; and I will maintain My covenant with you.” (Leviticus: 26:9) Parashat B’chukotai opens with the classic … Continued
Parashat B’har (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
“Do not wrong one another, but fear your God; for I the Lord am your God.” (Leviticus 25:17) Parashat B’har describes the shmita as a shabbat shabbaton, a Sabbath of … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 5 Iyyar 5779
Greater Jewish Communities This week, the Jewish world marked Yom HaZikaron, the memorial day for those who have fallen in defense of the State of Israel or who have been … Continued
Parashat Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27)
“When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not wrong him.” (Leviticus (19:33) Parashat K’doshim’s opening words are the whole ball of wax: “And the Lord spoke … Continued
Twelve torches of Israel
Tonight, the Jewish people will pause for a moment of silence. Sirens will wail across the Israel like a single cry carried in the wind. A nation will bow its … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30)
“You shall keep My laws and My rules, by the pursuit of which man shall live: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 18:5) Parashat Acharei Mot’s opening verse states: “The Lord … Continued
Shabbat and Eighth Day of Pesach (Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17)
“For there will never cease to be needy ones in your land, which is why I command you: open your hand to the poor and needy kinsman in your land.” … Continued
JCC Association of North America Welcomes Sue Gelsey as Chief Program Officer
Contact Sara Koenig, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212.498.9300; Cell: 917.420.0303 JCC Association of North America Welcomes Sue Gelsey as Chief Program Officer Veteran of the JCC Movement will … Continued
Pesach (Passover) (Exodus 12:21-51)
“So the people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneading bowls wrapped in their cloaks upon their shoulders.” (Exodus 12:34) Because the first day of Pesach falls on … Continued
Reaching the moon and beyond…
Reaching the moon and beyond… Tomorrow night the Jewish people will gather around festive Pesach Seder tables and recite from the Haggadah: “In every generation, a person is obligated to … Continued