by Cindy Hurwitz | Jul 17, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week, in Parshat Pinchas, we encounter one of the most inspiring stories of faith and courage in the Torah—the daughters of Tzlofchad. As the Israelites prepare to enter the Land, these five brave women step forward with a bold request: a portion...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Jul 10, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Balak, tells the surprising story of a prophet hired to curse Israel—only for his curses to be transformed into blessings. But what does this strange episode, which the Israelites themselves never even witnessed,...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Jul 4, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom! This week, we dive into one of the most mysterious and painful episodes in the Torah—Moshe striking the rock in Parshat Chukat. Why was this act so severe that it cost him entry into the Land of Israel? More than a story of leadership and consequence,...
by Cindy Hurwitz | Jun 26, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom This week, we read Parshat Korach—a portion that challenges us to think deeply about leadership, humility, and the source of true authority. Why did Korach rebel against Moshe and Aharon? Were his arguments entirely wrong, or just misguided? And how did...
by Katie Eacrett | Jun 24, 2025 | News from the Land
June 24, 2025 Sondra Oster Baras So what is it like to be living in Israel when we are making history? Or on a more mundane level, how are we managing with the Iranian attacks as we run constantly to the bomb shelters? These may seem like two very separate...
