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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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?

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.