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
Groomed for Success: Focusing on Talent in the JCC Field
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
Terror doesn’t discriminate
Evil reached us today—Israelis, American Jewish citizens and an innocent Palestinian, all victims of terror attacks. It began when two Israelis were murdered, stabbed in an attack in southern Tel … Continued
Parashat Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
“Shaken, he said, ’How awesome is this place! This is none other than the abode of God and this is the gate of the heavens.’” (Genesis 28:17) Parashat Vayetzei describes … Continued
Illuminating the darkness
Today we mark the first day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. A month in which we celebrate Hanukkah, the holiday that commemorates the victory of the Israelites over the … Continued
Parashat Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:8)
“Esau said, “Look, I am going to die, so of what use to me is the birthright?” (Genesis 25:32) Parashat Toldot introduces Esau and Jacob, twin brothers whose rivalry begins … Continued
Parashat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
“And afterward, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah facing Mamre, which is Hebron, in the land of Canaan. “(Genesis 23:19) Parashat Chayei Sarah … Continued