Tonight the Jewish world will light the first candle of Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating the Jewish rebellion against their Greek oppressors. Hanukkah has come to symbolize our everlasting struggle … Continued
Parashat Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
“Now Jacob was settled in the land where his father had sojourned, the land of Canaan.” (Genesis 37:1) Why is there is so much bad behavior between relatives in the … Continued
Parashat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
“Please accept my present, which has been brought to you, for God has favored me and I have plenty. And when he urged him, he accepted.” (Genesis 33:11) Parashat Vayishlach … Continued
Parashat Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
“And if I return safe to my father’s house—the Lord shall be my God.” (Genesis 28:21) Parashat Vayetzei describes Jacob’s flight from Canaan to his uncle Lavan in Haran. Following … Continued
Parashat Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:8)
“When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb.” (Genesis 25:24) Parashat Toldot tells a familiar tale of familial conflict. Rebecca gives birth to … Continued
Parashat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
“And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.” (Genesis 25:5) Parashat Chayei Sarah declares “And Abraham was old, and come into days, and God blessed Abraham bakol, in all.” … Continued
A Reflection of the JCC Movement Solidarity Trip to Israel
Two weeks ago a group of 15 leaders from our JCC Movement embarked on a special journey in Israel to express solidarity with the people of Israel in the aftermath … Continued
Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-24)
“…Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?” (Genesis 18:25) Parashat Vayera tells the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and introduces an important concept in … Continued
JWB Jewish Chaplains Council to close GA on Veterans Day
Jewish Federations of North America to honor Jewish service In a ceremony honoring the Jewish military personnel who have served our country, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council will take center stage, … Continued
With profound gratitude
October 2014 Dear Mr. Chase, The Jewish military community of Okinawa welcomed a special guest from California for Rosh Hashanah, a recently completed Torah. This Torah, made possible through your … Continued