“When the ark was set out to move, Moses would say: Advance, O Lord! May your enemies be scattered, and may your foes flee before you!’ (Numbers 10:35) Parashat B’ha-alot’cha … Continued
The Torah as a Way of Life
Just two days ago, the Jewish world celebrated Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, the holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is noteworthy that the … Continued
Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
“So, too, any gift among the sacred donations that the Israelites offer shall be the priest’s.” (Num. 5:9) Parashat Naso (Hebrew for “lift up”) is the longest parasha (portion) … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“As the Lord had commanded Moses, so he recorded them in the wilderness of Sinai.” (Num. 1:19) This week’s Torah perspective comes from Mark Horowitz, JCC Association Vice President for … Continued
Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
“In this year of jubilee, each of you shall return to his holding.” (Lev. 25:13) Parashat B’har describes both the sh’mita (Sabbatical year) and yovel (Jubilee year) when land reverts … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
“These are the set times of the Lord, the sacred occasions, which you shall celebrate each at its appointed time.” (Leviticus 23:4) Parashat Emor is the heart of torat hakohanim … Continued
Second Cohort of JELI Accepting Applications
JCC Association and Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) are delighted to announce that applications are currently being accepted to the second cohort of the Jewish Experiential Leadership Institute (JELI). Made possible with … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
“You shall rise in the presence of an old person and honor the presence of a sage and you shall revere your God; I am God.” (Lev. 19:32) We read … Continued
Yom Ha’atzmaut 2013
Today, Israel and the Jewish world observe Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s national Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism. The State of Israel paused for two minutes at exactly … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
“This shall be the law of the leper on the day of his purification: he shall be brought to the priest.”(Leviticus 14:2) We read two parashot (portions) this week because … Continued