Dear Families, I struggled to find something to say amid this crisis that would add a Jewish thought and went through article after article to find something. My own words…
Parshat Ki TissaBy Rabbi Michael Cohen Dear Friends, How sad not to be at liberty to gather together as we’re accustomed to welcome the Sabbath, and in all the many…
Each new month in the Jewish yearly cycle brings a unique energy, opportunity for growth and personal goals. This week we entered the month called Adar. Aside from the obvious…
In last week’s Torah portion, Yitro, we received the 10 Commandments including the commandment about Shabbat: “Zachor et yom hashabbat l’kadsho.” Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. Yet…
One of the most beautiful Jewish ideas is our vision of community: an embracing, loving, expansive, caring family. Because we rejoice in our simchas together, our shared joy is magnified.…
The biblical theme of freedom from oppression is taken from the Exodus story. But it is not until this week’s Torah portion that the Jewish people experienced true freedom and…
This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Bo and I have to admit that I’ve never really understood it. I mean, I understand it, but I don’t get it. In my…
This week, we begin the second book of the Torah, Shemot (Exodus). Moving on from Bereisheet — the rich and vibrant verses relating the mysteries of creation, the human portraits…
Words to live by When I was 24, my father died and I inherited some money. It wasn’t a lot because, really, everything went to my mother, as was appropriate.…
I have always been bothered by an obvious question: Why Joseph’s brothers recognize him? His screaming visage as he was cast into the pit must have been traumatically seared into…