“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
“We all want to hear children’s laughter and see hope in their eyes”
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
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
“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
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
“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
Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)
“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
Parashat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27)
“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
Common Language
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
Parashat Miketz (Genesis 41:1 – 44:17)
“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
Parashat Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
“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
Parashat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
“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