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Shemini 5778
What is Holy? A D’var Torah for Shemini Cantor Sandy Horowitz ’14 In response to gun violence incidents, the press often seeks to provide information about the shooter in an attempt to determine motive. Was he a Muslim terrorist or a … Continue reading »
Parashat Tzav, 5778
A D’var Torah for Tzav by Rabbi Heidi Hoover ’11 This week’s Torah portion, Tzav, continues detailed discussion of the sacrifices, though this week’s text is addressed to the priests and focuses on their duties, while last week’s text was … Continue reading »
Parashat Tetzaveh, 5778
Breastplate of Judgment A D’var Torah for Tetzaveh Rabbi Lenny Levin “You shall make a breastplate of judgment…set in it mounted stones in four rows…corresponding to the names of the sons of Israel” (Ex. 28:15–21). We know from experience how … Continue reading »
Parashat Terumah, 5778
A D’var Torah for Parashat Mishpatim by Rabbi Isaac Mann This week’s Torah portion deals with the construction of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle) and the various vessels to be placed in it or in front of it. Most of the … Continue reading »
Parashat Mishpatim, 5778
A D’var Torah for Mishpatim by, Cantor Sandy Horowitz, ’14 Parashat Mishpatim contains over fifty laws covering a range of subjects, which are related to the Israelite people by God through Moses. Having just received the ten commandments in the previous … Continue reading »
Parashat Va’era, 5778
Exodus: God, Women, and Dr. King A D’var for Parashat Va’era by Rabbi Rena H. Kieval ’06 “Exodus: Gods and Kings.” That is the name of Hollywood’s most recent major film version of the seminal story of our people. The title resonates … Continue reading »
Parashat Shemot, 5778
The Power of Your Hebrew Name A D’var for Parashat Shemot by Rabbi Irwin Huberman ’10 A popular website which monitors facts relating to pregnancy, birth, and babies recently released its list of the most popular baby names for 2017. … Continue reading »
