Posts by JCC Association

“Moses came and summoned the elders of the people, and put before them all these words that God had commanded him.” (Exodus 19:7) Parashat Yitro is the peak moment in … Continued

“Adonai will reign for all eternity!” (Exodus 15:18) Parashat B’shalach is all about God’s might and miracles: it describes the parting of the Reed Sea and the destruction of Pharaoh’s … Continued

“Take even your sheep and even your cattle, as you have spoken, and go—and bless me, as well!” (Exodus 12:32) Parashat Bo is about awesome and majestic power: God sends … 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

“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