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
Yom HaAtzmaut 2014: State of the Nation
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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
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
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“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
Parashat K’doshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27)
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“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
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach (The Intermediate Shabbat of Passover)(Exodus 33:12-34:26)
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“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
Getting global recognition as a Jewish State
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As Jews around the world sit down at the seder table to celebrate the first night of Passover, or Pesach, we should all remember to rejoice and give thanks, while … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:27)
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“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
Parashat Metzora (Leviticus 14:1-15:33)
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“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
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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)
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“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