Tazria/Mezora (Conceived Seed/Leper) – Leviticus 12:1 – 15:33
On: Apr 15, 2021
By: Kim Troup
G-d does not treat gossip lightly. As men and women, created in His image, we are commanded to love our neighbor as ourselves and to treat everyone with respect. This includes not maligning them, even in a light, gossipy way.
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What is Zionism?
On: Apr 10, 2021
By: Kim Troup
Zionism was traditionally a Jewish issue. Beginning in the mid-19th century, Jews began to explore the idea of a modern return to the Land of Israel before Messiah’s arrival. Theodore Herzl founded the Zionist movement which acted politically to advance the idea of a modern Jewish state in the Land of Israel. Jews who advocated […]
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Shmini (Eighth) – Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47
On: Apr 7, 2021
By: Kim Troup
One of the most tragic events in the Bible takes place in this week’s reading. Leviticus 10 begins with the story of the death of Nadav and Avihu, who brought a “strange fire” before G-d. It is not clear exactly what Nadav and Avihu did that angered G-d.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day
On: Apr 6, 2021
By: Kim Troup
April 6, 2021by Sondra Oster Baras Tomorrow night begins Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is a day of mourning, of memory, of identification with the victims of the most heinous crimes in the history of humanity, the brutal murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany. Restaurants, theaters and places of entertainment close. Memorial ceremonies are […]
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NEUIGKEITEN AUS DEM KERNLAND – APRIL 2021
On: Apr 6, 2021
By: Shira
Liebe Freunde, Alles Gute zum 73. Geburtstag Israel! Am 15. April feiern wir den israelischen Unabhängigkeitstag. Jedes Land hat seinen besonderen Tag, an dem die Bürger ihre Unabhängigkeit feiern oder ihren Patriotismus gegenüber ihrem Land ausdrücken. Aber ich glaube nicht, dass es ein anderes Land gibt, für das der Unabhängigkeitstag ein heiliger Tag ist. Unserer […]
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NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND – APRIL 2021
On: Apr 6, 2021
By: Shira
Beste vrienden, Gefeliciteerd Israël met je 73ste verjaardag! Op 15 april vieren we de Onafhankelijkheidsdag van Israël. Elk land heeft zijn speciale dag, waarop burgers hun onafhankelijkheid vieren of hun vaderlandsliefde jegens hun land uiten. Maar ik denk niet dat er een land is voor wie Onafhankelijkheidsdag een heilige dag is. De onze is een […]
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Passover – The Exodus From Egypt
On: Apr 1, 2021
By: Elyshia Johnson
There is no way that the Children of Israel knew as they stood on the banks of the Red Sea, what effect this miracle would have on the surrounding nations. And, of course, in ancient times, news would not travel that fast in any case – it would be months before news reached Moab, Philistia, and Canaan.
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Does Passover relate to Easter?
On: Mar 28, 2021
By: Kim Troup
Passover is one of the most loved and celebrated holidays in the Jewish faith. Easter is a particularly holy day for Christians as they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But are these holidays connected in any way? They always fall very close to each other on the calendar – is that a coincidence?
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Tzav (And He [God] Commanded Moses) – Leviticus 6:1 – 8:36
On: Mar 18, 2021
By: Kim Troup
With the anointing of Aaron, Moses hands over something he will never have again. He lovingly gives up a part of his leadership, so that the people can be better served.
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