Posts by JCC Association

“The Lord bless you and protect you.” (Numbers 6:24) Reading from the Torah is an exacting skill because it must be precise; no errors are permitted. To ensure the reader’s … Continued

“And with you shall be one man from each tribe; a man who is a leader of his father’s household.” (Numbers 1:4) If the first three books of the Torah … Continued

“I will provide peace in the land, and you will lie down with none to frighten you…” (Leviticus 26:6) Parashat B’chukotai includes a list of blessings for following God’s commandments … Continued

“…When you enter the land that I assign to you, the land shall observe a Sabbath of the Lord.” (Leviticus 25:2) Parashat B’har is the Occupy Movement’s Biblical prooftext. It … Continued

“And Moses declared the appointed festivals of Adonai to the Children of Israel.” (Leviticus 23:44) The Book of Leviticus is known generally as Torat Kohanim, the Laws of the Priests, … Continued

“Do not go about betraying your countrymen. Do not profit by the blood of your fellow; I am the Lord.”  (Leviticus 19:16) The book of Leviticus is considered the heart of … Continued

“God descended in a cloud and stood with him there, and he called out with God’s name.” (Exodus 34:5) We read a special selection from the Torah on each day … Continued

“My rules alone shall you observe, and faithfully follow My laws: I, the Lord am your God.” (Leviticus 18:4) Parashat Acharei Mot begins with a lengthy description of the Yom … Continued