“You guided in your kindness this people you have redeemed: You led them in your strength to your holy abode” (Exodus 15:13). Parashat B’shalach’s blockbuster main act presents God’s splitting … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
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שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 5 Shvat 5779
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Hadar This past Tuesday, Israel and the Jewish people bade farewell to one of the last of the pioneers who shaped the modern state and restored our nation to sovereignty … Continued
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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“And Moses said, ‘We will go with our young and with our old, with our sons and with our daughters, with our flocks and with our herds we will go; … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 27 Tevet 5779
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Safeguarding Israel and the Jewish People My son, Aaron, began his IDF service on Dec. 23. The rest of the family arrived in Israel a few days earlier and spent … Continued
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
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“Plead with the Lord that there may be an end of God’s thunder and of hail. I will let you go; you need stay no longer” (Exodus 9:28). Parashat Va’era … Continued
Safra and Saifa- The Book and the Sword
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Safra and Saifa– The Book and the Sword This past Shabbat two Israeli icons left this world leaving behind their legacy, devotion and spirit to guide us through times ahead. … Continued
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
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“A new king arose over Egypt who did not know Joseph.” (Exodus 1:8) Parashat Sh’mot opens the second book of the Torah (also called Sh’mot) by describing Pharaoh’s enslavement of … Continued
Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)
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“And Pharaoh said, ‘Go up and bury your father, as he made you promise on oath” (Genesis 50:6). Parashat Vayechi describes the end of the patriarchal era: Jacob blesses his … Continued
Parashat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27)
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“I Myself will go down with you to Egypt, and I Myself will also bring you back; and Joseph’s hand shall close your eyes” (Genesis 46:4). Jews throughout history have … Continued
Parashat Miketz (Genesis 41:1 – 44:17)
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“The seven years of abundance that came to pass in the land of Egypt ended.” (Genesis 41:53) Parashat Miketz describes Joseph’s astonishing ascent from prisoner to power. Pharaoh appoints him … Continued