Evil reached us today—Israelis, American Jewish citizens and an innocent Palestinian, all victims of terror attacks. It began when two Israelis were murdered, stabbed in an attack in southern Tel … Continued
Terror doesn’t discriminate
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Parashat Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
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“Shaken, he said, ’How awesome is this place! This is none other than the abode of God and this is the gate of the heavens.’” (Genesis 28:17) Parashat Vayetzei describes … Continued
Illuminating the darkness
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Today we mark the first day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. A month in which we celebrate Hanukkah, the holiday that commemorates the victory of the Israelites over the … Continued
Parashat Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:8)
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“Esau said, “Look, I am going to die, so of what use to me is the birthright?” (Genesis 25:32) Parashat Toldot introduces Esau and Jacob, twin brothers whose rivalry begins … Continued
Parashat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
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“And afterward, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah facing Mamre, which is Hebron, in the land of Canaan. “(Genesis 23:19) Parashat Chayei Sarah … Continued
Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-24)
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“He planted an eshel in Beer Sheva and there he proclaimed Adonai’s name, God of the Universe.” (Genesis 21:33) Parashat Vayera includes a series of high-stakes encounters: the three strangers/angels … Continued
Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
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“As for Me, this is my covenant with you: you shall be a father of a multitude of nations.” (Genesis 17:4) Parashat Lekh Lekha documents the next step in God’s … Continued
Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
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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
My Heart is in the East
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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
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