“And Caleb stilled the people before Moses and said, ‘Let us go up at once and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.’” (Numbers 13:30) Shlach L’cha … Continued
Parashat B’ha-alot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
“Thus shall you separate the Levites from the among the children of Israel; and the Levites shall be mine.” (Numbers 8: 14) Most professionals know the letters CEU refer to … Continued
JCC Association of North America announces national partnership with Keshet
For immediate release Partnership with leading Jewish LGBTQ group will assist JCCs with inclusion, reach JCC Association in partnership with Keshet, a national organization that works for full LGBTQ equality … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
“Let them place My Name upon the Children of Israel, and I shall bless them.” (Numbers 6:27) Parashat Naso (Hebrew for “lift up”) is the longest portion in the Torah … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses on the day that the Lord spoke with Moses on Mt. Sinai.” (Numbers 3:1) Parashat Bamidbar opens the fourth book of … Continued
White, Gold, Rainbow and everything in between. The many colors of Israel this week
Tomorrow the Jewish world will dress in festive white in honor of Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, the holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, also … Continued
Parashat B’chukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34)
“I will place my sanctuary among you; and My Spirit will not reject you.” (Leviticus 26:11) Parashat B’chukotai is the last parasha, or portion, in the book of Leviticus. It … Continued
Parashat B’har (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
“You shall observe My laws and faithfully keep My rules, that you may live upon the land in security. (Leviticus 25:18) Parashat B’har should be required reading for every candidate … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
“You shall count for yourselves—from the morrow of the rest day, from the day when you bring the omer of the waving—seven weeks, they shall be complete.” (Leviticus 23:15) Parashat … Continued
Parashat K’doshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27)
“You shall faithfully observe all my laws and all my rules: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:37) The book of Leviticus is considered the heart of the Torah because it’s … Continued