by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 29, 2023 | Bible Study, Prayer
By Rabbi David Debow The October 7th massacre showed the world a face of evil from which it must not look away. It was terrifying, revolting and heinous, and withal enlightening. The black light of that day birthed the clarity of this prayer. Many people I know, and...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 26, 2023 | Zechariah
On October 24, 2023, a statement by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent ripples of disbelief and shock throughout Israel and its global community of supporters. Commenting on the murderous attack by Hamas against innocent Israelis on October 7,...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 25, 2023 | Good and Evil, Justice, Kedoshim, Lech Lecha, Responsibility
The Holocaust stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, when the world’s silence allowed the genocide of millions to persist. After the horrors of World War II, the phrase “Never Again” became a global rallying cry, a commitment to not...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 23, 2023 | Lech Lecha
This week’s Torah portion, known as Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27) contains Genesis 12:3, the foundational Scripture for Christian Zionism. So many non-Jews read this wonderful verse and conclude that it’s time to start caring more for Israel. This verse is often...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 20, 2023 | Shabbat, Yitro
On January 1, 2000, the New York Times published a special Millennium Edition. This unique issue featured three distinctive front pages, each offering a fascinating glimpse into a different millennium. The first front page transported readers back to January 1, 1900....
