Parshat Shemot: Ancient Story, Contemporary Meaning
12/24/2021 10:38:17 AM
The Exodus narrative that we begin reading about this week, is such a powerful story that it has been used as a model of inspiration to many freedom campaigns. Below are a few examples of why the Exodus saga has and continues to have such relevance.
I provide them for you to ponder and think about in terms of your own social action work.
1. On January 14, 1963,...Read more...
Come as B'nei Yaakov... Stay as B'nei Yisrael
12/21/2021 04:12:40 AM
Parashat Vayechi 5782
What lasting message are we left with as we complete the book of Bereishit? We can take a hint from the introduction to Jacob’s blessing of his sons.
הִקָּבְצ֥וּ וְשִׁמְע֖וּ בְּנֵ֣י יַעֲקֹ֑ב וְשִׁמְע֖וּ אֶל־יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל אֲבִיכֶֽם׃
Assemble and hearken, O sons of Jacob; Hearken to Israel your father: Many commentaries on the...Read more...
