“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
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
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A first Birthright trip for JCC young professionals
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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)
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“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
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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)
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“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
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
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“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
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
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“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
Parashat B’chukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34)
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“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
Yom HaAtzmaut 2014: State of the Nation
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Last week, Israel and the Jewish world celebrated the Jewish state’s 66th anniversary. It’s hard to imagine that such a short time ago Israel was established. At that time, only … Continued
Parashat B’har (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
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“…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