“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
A View From Jerusalem – June 2017
True colors are beautiful …“But I see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that’s why I love you So don’t be afraid to let them … Continued
Discovering a new way to celebrate Israel
by Liran Shoseyov Yesterday I fell in love—with what you might ask? I fell in love with parades! I understand that parades are very common in New York and every … Continued
Parashat B’ha-alot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
“You shall place the Levites in attendance upon Aaron and his sons, and designate them as an elevation offering to the Lord.” (Numbers 8:13) Parashat B’ha-a lot’cha describes the Israelites’ … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
“The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,’ Take a census of the sons of Gershon, as well, according to their fathers’ household, according to their families.’” (Numbers 4:21) Parashat Naso contains … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,’ Advance the tribe of Levi and place them in attendance upon Aaron the priest to serve him.’” (Numbers 3:5) Parashat Bamidbar (in the wilderness), … Continued
A View From Jerusalem – May 2017
“Jerusalem of Gold, and of Light and of Bronze, I am the Lute for all your Songs” “You’re shaking … so am I. It’s because of Jerusalem, isn’t it?“—Elie Wiesel Today, … Continued
Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
“The land will give its fruit and you will eat your fill; you will dwell securely upon it.” (Leviticus 25:19) Parashat B’har – B’chukotai mandates a shmita, or Sabbatical Year, … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
“Command the Children of Israel to bring you clear olive oil, pressed for lighting, for kindling lamps regularly.” (Leviticus 24: 2) Parashat Emor includes a complete listing of the holidays … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-K’doshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
“You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your countrymen. Love your fellow as yourself: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:18) We read two parashot (portions) this week … Continued