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JCC Association joins with rabbis and leaders of the Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist movements and the Conference of Presidents in declaring this weekend, October 16 – 17 (Parshat Noach), … Continued
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
“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
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
“…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
“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
“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
“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
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
“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
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