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…requires individual effort and investment. The list of God’s attributes focusses on God’s mercy, and ends with God’s ability to cleanse (Ex. 34:6,7); a free society requires a balance of…
By Doron Krakow Time and Clarity This week’s Torah portion, Beshalach | בְּשַׁלַּח, begins with the Israelites on the far side of the Red Sea, the pursuit of Pharoah’s chariots…
“…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…
…when Jacob meets Pharoah and says, “Y’mei sh’nei m’guri, the days of my sojourns have been…” (Gen. 47:9). The root of the word m’guri can also mean stranger: Jacob is…
…other diners. Some restaurants, recognizing people’s need to disconnect from the news, hang out with friends, and enjoy a good meal, offer special “Israeli feast evenings.” Instead of sitting around…
…12:1). Abram’s biggest challenge, though, comes at the end of the parasha, or portion, when God tells him, “…I am El Shaddai, walk before me and be perfect.” (Gen. 17:1)…
…Shira Banki’s memory, strive for tolerance, reach out to peace, and we must do so first and foremost among ourselves. Leah Garber, Vice President. Director, JCC Israel Center [email protected]…
…while the future is unknown, it is not unimaginable. The antidote to fear, then, isn’t always knowledge or experience (although they both help), it’s imagination. Imagine that. Gut Shabbos/Shabbat Shalom…
…other teenager would. After 18 days of prayers, hope, tireless efforts and above all, unity, Gila-Ad, Naftali and Eyal were discovered murdered. Three families were forever changed. And three private…
…of family. As part of her eulogy Valerie, Philippe’s widow said: “I’m crying today, knowing you are all crying with me, and for that I’m grateful” Paris, New York, Brussel,…
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