Is This the Fast You Chose: Something You Haven’t Heard Before
Yesterday we read in Isaiah the famous line, “Is this not the fast I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?" (58:6). The verses, and our High Holiday sermons, go on to talk about the hungry in our community.
Is It In Our Genes?
I caught her before her head hit the ground. It was close, though. She was about to get her blood drawn at a college screening for Jewish genetic diseases.
When Less is More: The Role of the Synagogue Executive Director
When I was an executive director, my job description was four pages long. Although routine and mundane tasks were explained in great detail, there were many things I regularly did that were not part of the job description – and never would be.
NFTY Participates in the SNAP Challenge
In the United States, 1 in 6 people face hunger. In a country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $15.7 billion annually, the fact that roughly 17% percent of its citizens cannot afford to feed themselves and their families is absolutely deplorable.
D’varim for Tweens
Learn about the Torah with a tween you love! In this edition, find out more about Moses' journey through the desert.
B'haalot'cha for Tweens
Explore parashah B'haalot'cha with Torah for Tweens, perfect for families with tweens.
Vows that Restrict: Vows that Protect
As Numbers approaches its conclusion, Parashat Matot takes up the subject of "vows" that men or women may make and "obligations" they may assume.
Va-eria for Tots: The Importance of Consequences
A guide to help adults learn how to engage young children in a discussion about this week’s Torah portion.
Rosh HaShanah at the Movies: Contemplating My Relationship with God
Anchors Away?
God did most of the work of the Exodus. At Sinai, however, the people spoke: Na'aseh venishma"We shall do, and we shall listen." The Israelites committed to a disciplined way of life.