Emerge from Your Cave and See God’s World Around You
Sacred rhythms and rites fill much of Parashat Emor.
Determining if Aaron Really Is a Man of Peace
In the Middle of the Night
As Moses and Aaron struggle to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites, the plagues sent by God increase in severity getting darker and darker. Moses warns Pharaoh that the locusts "shall cover the surface of the land, so that no one will be able to see the land" (Exodus 10:5).
What It Means To Be Prepared
In this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Bo, the Israelites are given precise directions for how to prepare and eat the Passover sacrifice. The text describes what kind of animal to bring (a yearling lamb or baby goat without blemish) and who should eat it (each family, gathered together as a household). The Torah explains how the sacrifice should be prepared (roasted over an open fire, cooked or served with unleavened bread and bitter herbs). And it gives instructions for when the Israelites should eat the sacrifice (at night, leaving nothing behind until morning). The text not only describes how the Israelites should prepare the meat of the sacrifice, but also how they were to prepare themselves:
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Special Edition: the Jewish Calendar
In this week's special edition of On The Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, talks about the Jewish calendar, including how we mark time and how we find meaning.
Three ways to listen:
Our Story, Your Table: Download a Free Passover Recipe Book
10 Passover Recipes From Around the World
Kneidlach (Matzah Balls)
Elijah's Wine Glass Decorating Event!
Temple Emanu-El Invites You To A Community Seder and Dinner!
Join Temple Emanu-El of Edison for a Community Seder and Passover Dinner. All are welcome. RSVP is required.