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
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 5 Iyyar 5779
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Parashat Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27)
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“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
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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)
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“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)
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“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
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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)
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“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…
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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
שבוע טוב ~ Shavua Tov, 9 Nisan 5779
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70 Faces Revisited It’s a long flight. The return from Israel to New York or to points beyond is at least 11 hours if you fly direct. That’s a long … Continued
Parashat Metzora (Leviticus 14:1-15:33)
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“And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand” (Leviticus 14:26). Parashat Metzora opens by stating, “This shall be the teaching of the … Continued