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
Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
“I will establish my covenant between me and you and I will make you exceedingly numerous.” (Genesis 17:2) Parashat Lekh Lekha opens a new era in history. God recognizes partnering … Continued
Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
“But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall enter the ark; you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives with you.” (Gen 6:18) Noah, famous for … Continued
What autumn winds cannot blow away
Israel’s fall brings the first rain and wind, and tries to wash away 50 days of fighting and the memories of the long, painful and frustrating summer war we fought … Continued
Parshat B’reishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)
“The Lord God said, “It is not good for man to be alone; I will make a fitting helper for him.’” (Genesis 2:18) On Simchat Torah we read V’zot Habracha, … Continued
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot (Intermediate Shabbat of Sukkot) (Exodus 33:12-34:26)
“God said, My presence will go and provide you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) The Torah reading for Shabbat Chol Hamoed describes the aftermath of the episode of the golden calf. It’s … Continued
Yom Kippur (Leviticus 16:1-16:34)
“And should I not care about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people…?” (Jonah 4:11) Jonah is unique among the Biblical … Continued