The First Face—The One In the Mirror I write to you today from Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people. On Wednesday evening, the Israel portion of 70 Faces … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 29 Adar II 5779
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Parashat Tazria (Leviticus 12:1-13:59)
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“When the plague of tzara-at is in a man, he shall be brought to the priest” (Leviticus 12:9). Parashat Tazria declares a woman who gives birth to be t’mei-a, ritually … Continued
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
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“On the eighth day Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel” (Leviticus 9:1). Parashat Sh’mini includes the first of two major collections of dietary laws in … Continued
Representing Jewish Identity in the U.S. Military
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JWB Jewish Chaplains Council hosted in our New York offices its annual Chaplain and Lay Leader Training Course. Of all the agencies that endorse chaplains for the United States military … Continued
Parashat Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
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“This is the ritual of the reparation offering: it is most holy.” (Leviticus 7:1) Parashat Tzav describes the duties of the kohanim (priests) for performing each of the sacrifices listed … Continued
Solidarity is Our Response to Hate
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On Friday, two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand became the latest target of murderous hate and bigotry. The death toll from this violent attack has risen to 50, with countless … Continued
From Sorrow to Joy
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“The month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day.” As the Jewish world prepares for Purim’s festivities and joy, I want … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 8 Adar II 5779
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Yad b’Yad | יד ביד—Hand In Hand I witnessed something remarkable this week. JCC Association played host to the annual JWB Jewish Chaplains Council—Chaplain and Lay Leader Training Course. Over the course … Continued
Parashat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
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“The Priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before the Lord, in front of the curtain of the Shrine” (Leviticus 4:6). Anyone … Continued
Parashat P’kudei (Exodus 38:21-40:38)
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“And when Moses that they had performed all the tasks-as the Lord had commanded, so they had done-Moses blessed them” (Exodus 39:43). Parashat P’kudei provides an accounting of all the … Continued