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Today the Jewish world celebrates Purim, one of the happiest Jewish holidays. Although Purim is associated mostly with children, it is in my opinion one of the most serious holidays, … Continued
“Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the Tabernacle and all that was in it, thus consecrating them.” (Leviticus 8:5) Parashat Tzav adds more details to the instructions for performance … Continued
“He shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt offering, that it may be acceptable in his behalf, in expiation for him. ” (Leviticus 1:4) Parashat Vayikra (And … Continued
“On the first day of the month you shall set up the Tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting.” (Exodus 40:2) Parashat P’kudei opens with an accounting of the materials used … Continued
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
“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
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
“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
“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
“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
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