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Vayikra, Leviticus 1:1-5:26, Parashat Hashavua for Shabbat Zachor, March 23, 2024
This Shabbat, the one that immediately precedes Purim, is called Shabbat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembrance. The special maftir, additional, Torah reading remembers how the Amalekites attacked the Israeites in the wilderness, “Remember what Amalek did to you on your journey, after you left Egypt—how, undeterred by fear of God, he surprised you on the […]
From the Presidents – March 21, 2024
Shalom Everyone! We have once again arrived at that joyous time of year: the beginning of spring! Although the winter chill is still with us, we can now look forward to warmer weather just over the horizon. This past Tuesday we also celebrated the vernal equinox, which of course means that the days will now […]
Pekudei, Exodus 38:21-40:38, Parashat Hashavua for Shabbat March 16, 2024
Don’t hold a grudge. We know this to be true. Psychologists, philosophers, religious leaders, and 12-Step literature remind us of this truth all the time. Yet, we still nurture resentments. Perhaps that is why we are told not to. It feels so good to hold onto a grudge, but it corrodes our souls. Holding onto […]
From the Presidents – March 14, 2024
Shalom Everyone! This week in the secular calendar we have an exciting day to celebrate: Pi Day! March 14 translated to 3/14, which of course corresponds to the first 3 digits of pi (and we can add three more when we include 1:59 p.m.!). Along with eating a variety of slices of pie that day, […]
Vayakhel, Exodus 35:1-38:20, 30:11-16, Parashat Hashavua for Shabbat March 9, 2024, Shabbat Shekalim
This Shabbat is called Shabbat Shekalim, which is marked on the first Shabbat before the beginning of the month of Adar (or in a leap-year, like this year, Adar II) and comes approximately six weeks before Pesach. It is marked by a special maftir (concluding) Torah reading, “This is what everyone who is entered in […]