by Cindy Hurwitz | Jun 19, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Shelach, tells the dramatic story of the twelve spies sent to scout the Land of Israel—a mission that would forever change the course of Jewish history. Why did ten of the spies return with fear and doubt, while only...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Jun 11, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom This week’s parasha Behaalotecha, takes us on a journey through leadership, humility, and the incredible power of our words. At the heart of the portion lies a striking and painful episode: the story of Miriam and Aaron speaking about Moses behind his...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Jun 5, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom This week, we delve into one of the most iconic passages in the Torah—Birkat Kohanim, the Priestly Blessing. What gives this blessing its enduring power? And why, if it’s the priests’ duty to bless the people, are we commanded to thank them? We explore...
by Cindy Hurwitz | May 29, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week, we begin the Book of Numbers—Parshat Bamidbar—and reflect on the deeper meaning of the wilderness and what it reveals about our relationship with God. Why was the Torah given in the desert? What spiritual message lies in the stark, empty...
by Katie Eacrett | May 27, 2025 | News from the Land
May 27, 2025 Sondra Oster Baras Time for some good news! This war has gone on for so long. We have lost loved ones. Our sons, husbands, and grandsons have been serving in Reserves, on and off, for more than a year and a half. (My son was recently called up for the...
