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
Parashat Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35
“Moses stood up in the gate of the camp and said, ”Whoever is for the Lord, come here!…“(Exodus 32:23) Parashat Ki Tisa opens with a census and a tax on … Continued
Parashat T’tzaveh (Exodus 27:30-30:10)
“And they shall know that I the Lord am their God, who brought them out from the land of Egypt that I might abide among them, I the Lord their … Continued
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
“Exactly as I show you—the pattern of the Tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings—so shall you make it.” (Exodus 25:9) Parashat T’rumah introduces the instructions for building the … Continued
Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)
“You shall not ill-treat any widow of orphan.” (Exodus 22:21) Parashat Yitro provides drama. Parashat Mishpatim provides details. It begins a section of the Torah known as sefer habrit, the … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-2:23)
“So the people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick cloud where God was.” (Exodus 20:15) Parashat Yitro is the moment the Torah was written for. The Israelites … Continued
Israel and the Refugee Crisis
Today, the fifteenth day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, the Jewish world celebrates Tu B’Shevat, the holiday that marks a New Year for the Trees. This is the season … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
“The Lord will battle for you; you hold your peace!” (Exodus 14:14) Parashat B’shalach describes Israel’s hasty departure from Egypt, Pharoah’s fevered pursuit, and God’s miraculous splitting of the sea … Continued