Posts by JCC Association

“I commanded your judges at that time, saying, “Listen among your brethren and judge righteously between any person, fellow Israelite, and stranger.”  (Deuteronomy 1:16) Parashat D’varim opens the fifth (and … Continued

“For the western boundary you shall have the coast of the Great Sea; that shall serve as your western boundary.” (Numbers 34:6) We read two parashot (portions) this week because … Continued

“Take a census of the whole Israelite community from the age of twenty years up, by their ancestral houses, all Israelites able to bear arms.” (Numbers 26:2) Parashat Pinchas is … Continued

“He replied, “I can only repeat faithfully what the Lord puts in my mouth.” (Numbers 23:12) Here’s Parashat Balak in a nutshell: a xenophobic ruler (Balak) fears the foreigners approaching … Continued

“They journeyed from Kadesh and the Children of Israel arrived- the entire assembly-at Mount Hor.” (Numbers 20:22) Parashat Chukat commands the Israelites to find a parah adumah, a free and … Continued

“When Moses heard it he fell on his face.”  (Numbers 16:4)   Korach is a trouble maker.  That’s why God warns the Israelites to stay away from him: “Separate yourself … Continued

“I the Lord am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God: I, the Lord your God.” (Numbers 15:41) Sh’lach L’cha is a … Continued