“You shall not plant for yourself an idolatrous tree – any tree – near the Lord your God’s altar, that you shall make yourself.” (Deuteronomy 16:21) Parashat Shoftim expounds with … Continued
Parashat R’eih (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:12)
“You shall not eat anything abhorrent.” (Deuteronomy 14:3) Parashat Re’eh opens with a dramatic proclamation, “R’eih, see, I present before you today a blessing and a curse.” (Deut. 11:26) It … Continued
A View from Jerusalem – August 2018
In a few days, the Jewish world will mark the first day of the month of Elul, known as the month of mercy and forgiveness. It is the month … Continued
Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
“Do not fear them! You shall remember what Adonai, your God, did to Pharaoh and to all of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 7:18) In the Torah, the land is the mediator of … Continued
Mekudeshet – D’ash
Dásh – August 2018 Mekudeshet: The summer season in Israel is often characterized by a dissonance between the solemn days of the Jewish calendar (during the three weeks before Tisha … Continued
Parashat Va-etchanan (Deut. 3:23-7:11)
“Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them serve as a symbol on your forehead.” (Deuteronomy 6:8) Were Pixar to make a movie of the Torah with … Continued
Parashat D’varim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
“I said to you at that time, saying, ‘I cannot carry you alone.’” (Deuteronomy 1:9) Parashat D’varim opens the Torah’s fifth and final book. Moses no longer speaks with a … Continued
A View From Jerusalem
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy“… Israel’s steamy, sticky summer brings with it packed beaches, blue chilled water to escape to, families enjoying the breeze, while flying kites tangle in … Continued
Parashat Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:32-36:13)
“Moses, Elazar the Priest, and all the leaders of the assembly went out to meet them outside the camp.” (Numbers 31:13) July 9, 2018 is the 150th anniversary of the … Continued
JCC Association of North America Welcomes Samantha Cohen as New Vice President of JCC Maccabi®
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2018 CONTACT: Sara Koenig, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212.498.9300; Cell: 917.420.0303 JCC Association of North America Welcomes Samantha Cohen as New Vice President … Continued