“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
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
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Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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“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”
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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
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
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“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)
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“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)
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“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)
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“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
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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)
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“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)
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“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