FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2018 CONTACT: Marla Cohen [email protected]; 212-786-5092 Jewish Services to Continue at Ft. Campbell This week the Army Times and The Tennessean published articles about … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
“You shall observe My commandments and perform them; I am Adonai.” (Leviticus 22:31) The Book of Leviticus is known generally as Torat Kohanim, the Laws of the Priests, because of … Continued
D’ash – The Power Of Song
As Israel celebrated its 70th birthday last week, and continues to mark the landmark occasion of its eighth decade of statehood, there are no shortage of programs, documentaries, and l … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
“You shall not copy the practices of the land of Egypt where you dwelt, or of the land of Canaan to which I am taking you; you shall not follow … Continued
Notes from the DMZ
by Rabbi Irving Elson This was a short trip to Korea, only five days “boots on the ground,” and yet I felt so much was accomplished in such a little … Continued
A View From Jerusalem – April 2018
Pride is in the air! “As long as deep in the heart, The soul of a Jew yearns, And forward to the east To Zion, an eye looks.” —Hatikva, Israel’s … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
“You shall put the Israelites on guard against their impurity, lest they die through their impurity by defining my Tabernacle which is among them.” (15:31) We read two parashot (portions) … Continued
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
“In order to distinguish between the sacred and the profane, and between the impure and the pure.” (Leviticus 10:10) Parashat Sh’mini describes Aaron’s ordination as kohen gadol (High Priest) and … Continued
Shabbat and Eighth Day of Pesach (Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17)
“Oh, shout for joy, You who dwell in Zion! For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.” (Isaiah 12:6) Pesach in Israel ends Friday night, even as … Continued
Shabbat and Pesach (Exodus 12:21-51)
“The Lord said to Joshua, “This day, I will exalt you in the eyes of all Israel, so they shall know I will be with you as I was with … Continued