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
Mekudeshet – D’ash
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Parashat Va-etchanan (Deut. 3:23-7:11)
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“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)
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“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
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“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)
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“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®
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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
JCC Association Announces the Hire of Jennifer Mamlet as Its first Chief Development Officer
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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 Announces the Hire of Jennifer Mamlet as Its first Chief … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
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“These are the ones counted by Moses and Elazar the Priest, who counted the Children of Israel in the plains of Moab, by the Jordan, near Jericho.” (Numbers 26:63) God … Continued
JCC Association of North America Responds to Conviction of Perpetrator Responsible for Bomb Threats Against JCCs
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2018 CONTACT: Sara Koenig, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212.498.9300; Cell: 917.420.0303 JCC Association of North America Responds to Conviction of Perpetrator Responsible for … Continued
Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2:5:9)
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“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