“Bilam raised his eyes and saw Israel dwelling according to its tribes, and the spirit of God was upon him.” (Numbers 24:2) Parashat Balak is one of only six parashot, … Continued
Parashat Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
“And Moses did as the Lord had commanded; and they went up to Mount Hor before the eyes of all the congregation.” (Numbers 20:27) Parashat Chukat contains the fateful episode … Continued
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
“Moses then brought out all the staffs from before the Lord to all the Israelites; each identified and recovered his staff.” (Numbers 17:24) Parashat Korach opens with Korach, a Levite, … Continued
A View from Jerusalem – June 2018
Playing the game The power of sport extends beyond its immediate, most obvious advantages. Yes, it is healthy; sure, it is good for our mind, our soul. No doubt, it … Continued
Parashat Sh’lach L’cha (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
“So Moses, by the Lord’s command, sent them out from the wilderness of Paran, all the men being leaders of the Israelites.” (Num. 13:3) Sh’lach l’cha is a fateful parasha … Continued
Parashat B’ha-alot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
“The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Take the Levites from among the Israelites and purify them.’” (Numbers 8:5) Parashat B’ha-alot’cha describes the final preparations for leaving Sinai: the purification of the … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
“And the chieftains of Israel, the heads of their ancestral homes, those who were in charge of enrollment, drew near.” (Numbers 7:2) Parashat Naso (Hebrew for “lift up”) is the … Continued
San Diego Philanthropist Gary Jacobs Becomes New Board Chair of JCC Association of North America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2018 CONTACT: Sara Koenig, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212.498.9300; Cell: 917.420.0303 San Diego Philanthropist Gary Jacobs Becomes New Board Chair of JCC Association … Continued
Parashat B’midbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“Do not on any account enroll the tribe of Levi or take a census of them with the Israelites.” (Numbers 1:49) Parashat B’midbar opens the fourth book of the Torah, … Continued
A View From Jerusalem – May 2018
A week to remember On Sunday, Jerusalem, our capital, the city of gold and light, celebrated the 51st anniversary of its unification with tens of thousands of teenagers dancing the … Continued