Posts by JCC Association

“He spoke up and said, ”Is it not so that whatever God puts in my mouth, I must take heed to speak?” (Numbers 23:12) Parashat Balak is a good example … Continued

“Moses took the rod from before the Lord, as He had commanded him.”  (Numbers 20:9) Parashat Chukat contains a most fateful episode.  The Israelites complain there is no water (as … Continued

“All the best of the new oil, wine, and grain-the choice parts that they present to the Lord-I give to you.”  (Numbers 18:12) Parashat Korach is a “mashup” of four … Continued

“Thus shall you be reminded to observe all my commandments and to be holy to your God.”  (Numbers 15:40)   Sh’lach L’cha is a fateful parasha (portion).  Moses sends twelve … Continued

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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