On the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the Jewish world paused for 25 hours for self-examination and reflection. For Israelis, there is a sense … Continued
Yom Kippur (Leviticus 16:1-16:34)
“It is a Sabbath of complete rest for you, and you shall afflict yourselves; an eternal decree.” (Leviticus 16:31) The Torah reading for Yom Kippur describes the ritual for purification … Continued
Parashat Ha-azinu (Deuteronomy 23:1-32:52)
“The Rock! His deeds are perfect, yea, all his ways are just.” (Deut. 32:4) The most frequently uttered phrase this past week in the Jewish world is probably, “I can’t … Continued
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech (Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30)
“See, I set before you this day life and prosperity, death and adversity.” (Deut. 30:15) We read two parashot (portions) this week because of the way the Jewish calendar is … Continued
Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
“Therefore observe faithfully all the terms of this covenant, that you may succeed in all that you undertake.” (Deut. 29:8) Parashat Ki Tavo, like many of the parashot (portions) in … Continued
Generation Exit: Keeping Millenials on Staff
How can we nurture the next generation of professional leaders if they are heading toward the door? Read management expert Haydon Shaw’s prescription in the latest issue of JCC Circle.
Parashat Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
“You shall not have in your house alternate measures, a larger and a smaller.” (Deut. 25:14) Parashat Ki Teitzei contains more laws than any other parasha (portion) in the Torah. … Continued
What Can Israel Do to Combat Academic Boycott?
What do super star soccer player Lionel Messi and Professor Stephen Hawking, world-renowned theoretical physicist, have in common? The answer is Shimon Peres, Israel’s president. A few weeks ago, Professor … Continued
Parashat Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
“You must be wholehearted with the Lord your God.” (Deut. 18:13) California recently announced it was closing 77 courthouses in small towns, due to budget constraints. Apparently, state governmental officials … Continued
Parashat R’eih (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:12)
“You shall not do like everything that we do here today- rather, every man what is proper in his eyes.” (Deut.12:9) Parashat Re’eh opens with a dramatic proclamation, “See, I … Continued