NIEUWS UIT HET HEARTLAND – Januari 2023
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Christmas and New Year’s Day
Those of different faiths have some awareness of Christmas. But what does this holiday mean to Jews, who have always been outsiders to the Christian experience even as they live comfortable lives in Europe or North America?
Miketz (The End) – Genesis 41:1 – 44:17
In this week’s Torah portion, we continue the story of Joseph in Egypt. The portion begins with Joseph’s rise to power, thanks to his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream. He is given full responsibility for feeding the nation and, indeed surrounding nations, during the upcoming famine.
A Visit With Shmuel: Kiryat Arba
This month, I visited the community of Kiryat Arba, one of the original Jewish communities in Judea, established just after the Six Day War.