Passover 5776 April 22, 2016 The annual Jewish celebration of Passover (Pesach) is most commonly referred to as Z’man Herutainu/the celebration of Freedom. Is it freedom we really desire…
Torah Portion: Shemini Book of Leviticus Chaps. 9:1-11:47 April 1, 2016 This section of Torah contains a most troubling account-the deaths of Aaron the High Priest’s two sons: Nadav…
Torah Portion: Vayakhel/Shekalim Book of Exodus Chaps. 35:1-38:20 In my senior year of high school I was required by the State of Washington to take a test purporting to…
Torah Portion: Ki Tisa Book of Exodus Chaps. 30:11-34:35 February 26, 2016 One question remains the same among all religions: Where did we begin? Each religious culture has its…
Torah Portion: Tetzaveh Book of Exodus Chaps. 27:20-30:10 February 19, 2016 Most people who subscribe to a religious faith see the world, and its wonders, as a Divine gift…
Torah Portion: Terumah Book of Exodus Chaps. 25:1-27:19 February 12, 2016 “And let them make Me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them (Exo. 25:8).” With this command, the…
Torah Portion: Mishpatim Book of Exodus Chaps. 21:1-24:18 February 5, 2016 “When you encounter your enemy’s ox or ass wandering you must take it back to him. When you see…
Torah Portion: Beshalach Book of Exodus Chaps. 13:17-17:16 January 22, 2016 The day of reckoning has arrived. The ancient Israelites, under the leadership of Moses, stand at the shores…
French leaders know that when Jews have to leave, it means a nation is sick. …
Torah Portion: Vayehi Book of Genesis Chaps. 47:28-50:26 December 25, 2016 Never underestimate the influence of grandparents! In Jacob’s final moments, he asks to meet with his grandchildren-Ephraim and…