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On days where conflict, terror, fear and hatred blacken our sky and cloud our lives, we must appreciate every beam of light that illuminates caring, empathy, humanity and hope. Almost … Continued
“But Pharaoh made his heart stubborn even this time and he did not send out the people.” (Exodus 8:28) Parashat Va’era is arguably one of the best known parashot, or … Continued
“Moses replied to God, ”Who am I that I should go to Pharoah and that I should take the Children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11) Parashat Sh’mot opens … Continued
“Then Joseph adjured the children of Israel saying, “When God will indeed remember you, then you must bring my bones up out of here.” (Genesis 50:25) Parashat Vayechi is the … Continued
“He then kissed all his brothers and wept upon them; afterwards his brothers conversed with him.” (Genesis 45:15) Parashat Vayigash brings the dramatic moment you’ve been waiting for: Joseph reveals … Continued
Today, Dec. 15, is known as Zamenhof Day and is celebrated annually by users of Esperanto. Exactly 156 years ago, Ludwik Lejzer Zamenhof was born in the town of Bia?ystok … Continued
“Joseph answered Pharoah, saying, “That is beyond me; it is God who will respond with Pharoah’s welfare.” (Genesis 41:16) Genesis is a book filled with dreams. Almost everybody important dreams: … Continued
“They took Joseph’s tunic, slaughtered a goatling, and dipped the tunic in the blood.” (Genesis 37:31) Parashat Vayeishev describes a messy family. Joseph talks smack about his brothers to their … Continued
“Esau said, ‘I have plenty. Let what you have remain yours.’” (Genesis 33:9) This week’s perspective on the weekly parasha is dedicated to the memory of Shmuel Benalal, z”l, a … Continued
By Joy Brand-Richardson Of the last 14 open executive director positions at Jewish Community Centers, nine were filled by current JCC staff, either an assistant executive director moving up in … Continued
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