Operation Protective Edge– Day four The fourth day of Operation Protective Edge began with an early morning shooting from southern Lebanon aimed at Israel’s most northern town, Metula, which sits … Continued
An update from JCC Israel Center
July 10 2014 Operation Protective Edge – background and updates During the search for the three missing Israeli boys, Eyal Yifrach, GilAd Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel, Israel’s Defense Forces arrested … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
“And you shall put of your honor upon him, that all the congregation of Israel may hearken.” (Numbers 27:20) Parashat Pinchas heralds two impending transitions. First, the census of military-age … Continued
Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
“As I see them from the mountain tops, gaze on them from the heights, there is a people that dwells apart, not reckoned among the nations.” (Numbers 23:9) Parashat Balak … Continued
Parashat Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
“And from there to B’er; that is the well about which God said to Moses, ‘Gather the people together, and I will give them water.’” (Numbers 21:16) Parashat Chukat appears … Continued
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
“And fire came forth from the Lord and devoured the two hundred and fifty men that offered the incense.” (Numbers 16:35) The rift in communal solidarity that begins three weeks … Continued
A first Birthright trip for JCC young professionals
With a goal of enriching JCC staff knowledge of the Jewish homeland and enhancing its presence at their community centers, 20 young JCC professionals participated in JCC Association’s first Birthright … Continued
Parashat Sh’lach L’cha (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
“The whole community broke into loud cries, and the people wept that night.” (Numbers 14:1) Parashat Sh’lach L’cha continues last week’s breakdown of authority. Moses sends twelve spies to tour … Continued
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Parallel Cities
When I had originally planned on this month’s message, I had no idea that I would open it with a prayer for the safety and well being of three Israeli … Continued
Parashat B’ha-alot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
“Not so with My servant Moses; he is trusted through My household.” (Numbers 12:7) The first chapters of Bamidbar (Numbers) are all about organizing the Israelites to cross the desert. … Continued