“And the purifying priest shall set the man to be purified, and those things, before God, at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” (Leviticus 14: 11) Parashat Metzora describes what … Continued
Prayer book for U.S. military a unique collaboration of all Jewish denominations
A unique prayer book commissioned by the JWB Jewish Chaplains Council will be first used at Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday, March 28-29 during the JCC Association Biennial in … Continued
Parashat Tazria (Leviticus 12:1-13:59)
“All the days that the affliction is upon him he shall remain contaminated; he is contaminated. He shall dwell in isolation; his dwelling shall be outside the camp.” (Leviticus 13:46) … Continued
How does Judaism fit in the Jewish State and their military?
Today the Jewish world celebrates Purim, one of the happiest Jewish holidays. Although Purim is associated mostly with children, it is in my opinion one of the most serious holidays, … Continued
Parashat Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
“Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the Tabernacle and all that was in it, thus consecrating them.” (Leviticus 8:5) Parashat Tzav adds more details to the instructions for performance … Continued
Parashat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
“He shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt offering, that it may be acceptable in his behalf, in expiation for him. ” (Leviticus 1:4) Parashat Vayikra (And … Continued
Parashat P’kudei (Exodus 38:21-40:38)
“On the first day of the month you shall set up the Tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting.” (Exodus 40:2) Parashat P’kudei opens with an accounting of the materials used … Continued
NJY Camps Welcome Jewish Kids of Military Families
NJ Y Camps have instituted a special subsidy program for Jewish children of military families, and urge Jewish military kids to apply for the summer of 2014. The cost of … Continued
Parashat Vayakhel-P’kudei (Exodus 35:1-40:38)
“And all the skilled women spun with their own hands, and brought what they had spun, in blue, purple, and crimson yarns, and in fine linen.” (Exodus 35:25) Parashat Vayakhel … Continued
Israeli Presidential Elections
Today, 65 years ago, Dr. Chaim Azriel Weizmann was inaugurated as Israel’s first president. Eight presidents later, the Israeli public is debating whether the $17 million annual expense is worth … Continued