“You saw what I did to Egypt; and how I carried you on wings of eagles, and brought you to me.” (Exodus 19:4) Parashat Yitro is named for Moses’ father-in-law, … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-2:23)
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A Maccabean dream made for our times – A View From Jerusalem
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Today, Feb. 14 marks 121 years since the publication of Theodor Herzl’s landmark publication, Der Judenstaat, also known as “The Jewish State.” In it, Herzl envisioned the founding of a future independent Jewish state during … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
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“He did not move away from the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire at night from before the people.” (Exodus 13:22) Parashat B’shalach describes a moment of exultation. … Continued
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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“The length of time that the Israelites lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.” (Exodus 12:40) Parashat Bo describes the final two plagues, darkness and the slaying of … Continued
JCCs Respond Quickly, Effectively With Practiced Security Protocols to Keep Communities Safe in Response to Bomb Threats
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2017 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212-498-9300; Cell: 202-215-9260 JCC Association of North America collaborates with local JCCs, law enforcement, to … Continued
Parashat Va’era(Exodus 6:2-9:35)
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“Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, ‘This is the finger of God…’” (Exodus 8:19) Parashat Va’era pits God’s might against Pharaoh’s stubbornness. The first several plagues convince Pharaoh’s sorcerers to … Continued
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
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“God said to Moses in Midian, “Go, return to Egypt, for all the people who seek your life have died.” (Exodus 4:19) Parashat Sh’mot is the first parasha, or portion, … Continued
JCCs Receive Second Wave of Bomb Threats in a Month, Respond Quickly, Effectively With Practiced Security Protocols
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2017 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212-498-9300; Cell: 202-215-9260 JCC Association of North America continues to collaborate with local JCCs, law … Continued
Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)
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“Jacob was told, “Behold!-Your son Joseph has come to you.” So Israel exerted himself and sat up in bed.” (Genesis 48:2) Jacob dies a good death in Parashat Vayechi. Or … Continued
In a week of chaos, we hold fast to our dreams
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Haas Promenade, Jerusalem. A site known to every tourist visiting Israel. Blessing Shehecheyanu upon arrival to Jerusalem while admiring the spectacular view of our Jewish capital. This same site symbolizes … Continued