I am in New York, but my heart is in Israel. Work has called me to America, but the news turns me around so that I face east, worrying about … Continued
My Heart is in the East
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Parshat B’reishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)
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“The man names his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all the living.” (Genesis 3:20) Parashat B’reishit stands as a timely commentary on the recent and recurring violence … Continued
Free Exercise Meets the Establishment Clause in Military Service
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Responding to Religious Freedom in the US Military by Harold L. Robinson, director, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council A wounded Marine, a Catholic, endures the agony of physical therapy on his … Continued
Parashat V’Zot Habracha (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)
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“…I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you shall not cross there.” (Deuteronomy 34:4) The present moment is where past and future meet and always is … Continued
Parashat Ha-azinu (Deuteronomy 23:1-32:52)
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“For the Lord’s portion is his people, Jacob his own allotment (Deut. 32:9) Parashat Ha-azinu is the next-to-last parasha, or portion, in the Torah. It is read either right before … Continued
Parashat Vayelech (Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30)
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“Take this book of Teaching and place it beside the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, and let it remain there as a witness against you.” (Deuteronomy … Continued
Parashat Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20)
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“Surely, this commandment which I command you today is not too baffling for you, nor it is beyond reach.” (Deut. 30:11) Parashat Nitzavim is the most inclusive parasha, or portion, … Continued
Shana Tova from Jerusalem
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The days are getting shorter. Leaves are blowing in the wind and wandering birds fly high above, looking for serenity. The Days of Awe surround us; fill our hearts and … Continued
Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
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“Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.” (Deuteronomy 28:5) Parashat Ki Tavo opens with the offering of bikkurim, the first fruits of the land and mandates the recitation … Continued
Parashat Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
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“You shall make tassels on the four corners of the garment with which you cover yourself.” (Deuteronomy 22:12) Parashat Ki Teitzei includes a long list of seemingly unrelated laws: war … Continued