“Arise, lift up the youth and grasp your hand upon him, for I will make a great nation of him.” (Genesis 21:18) Parashat Vayeira never changes from year to year: … Continued
Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:2)
“And there was a famine in the land and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was grievous in the land.” (Genesis 12:10) The Torah is … Continued
Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
“The Lord descended to look at the city and tower which the sons of man had built” (Genesis 11:5). Parashat Noach closes with the Tower of Babel story. It is … Continued
JCC Association Responds to Acts of Vandalism at the JCC of North Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2018 CONTACT: Lauren Silverman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: (212) 498-9300; Cell: (917) 603-6433 NEW YORK–The JCC of Northern Virginia in Fairfax was vandalized … Continued
JCC Association Praises New Law Expanding Protections for Religious Institutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2018 CONTACT: Lauren Silverman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: (212) 498-9300; Cell: (917) 603-6433 JCC Association Praises New Law Expanding Protections for Religious Institutions … Continued
Parashat B’reishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)
“The Lord God called out to the man and said to him, ‘Where are you?’” (Genesis 3:9) Parashat B’reishit describes the creation of the world. The foundation stone of the … Continued
Parashat V’zot Hab’racha (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)
“He became King over Y’shurun when the numbers of the nation gathered – the tribes of Israel in unity” (Deuteronomy 33:5). V’zot Ha’bracha, the last parasha, or portion, in the … Continued
Parashat Ha-azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52)
“Like an eagle arousing its nest/Hovering over its young, Spreading His and taking them/Carrying them on His pinions.” (Deuteronomy 32:11) Parashat Ha-azinu is the last parasha (portion) to be read … Continued
Autumn breeze
Autumn’s wandering birds carry with them foreign scents, exotic fragrances, and a slight touch of mystery. One can only wonder what secrets hide under their wings, carried away like blowing … Continued
Parashat Vayelech (Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30)
“And the Lord is Who will go before you. He will be with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Fear not and be not dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) … Continued