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For the week of December 22, 2012
Parashat “Va’yigash”
Genesis 44:18-47:27
In this week’s parashah (Torah portion), we reach the climax of the story of Joseph and his brothers, With roles reversed, Joseph (the former victim) has his brothers (the former victimizers) completely within his power. H...
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A terrific, young woman who grew up in our congregation has started a project to urge young adults to get out and vote. Note that the project is non-partisan and does not support a particular candidate or issue (other than the issue of reducing political apathy among young adults!).
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For the week of November 3rd, 2012
Parashat “Va’yera”
Genesis 18:1-22:24
Perhaps like some of you, I’m definitely ready for the campaign season to be over. During these final weeks, we’re besieged by television commercials, postcards, newspaper editorials and phone calls that promote the...
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Anat Hoffman at the Kotel
Last night, Anat Hoffman, the courageous leader of the Women of the Wall (and a leader of our movement in Israel) was arrested by Israeli police for singing the Shema at the kotel (Western Wall in Jerusalem). You can read a brief account of the arrest here (from “The Jewish Daily...
