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Be’halot’cha

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Havdalah

Havdalah

Havdalah means to differentiate, to distinguish. The entire ceremony is to designed to distinguish between the Shabbat that we have just experienced and the week that we are about to enter. Shabbat is a rare and unique gift. Appreciating its unique beauty allows us elevate the rest of our week. As we leave Shabbat and...

Event Series Candle Lighting

Candle Lighting

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Toldot

Toldot

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those...

Event Series Shemot

Shemot

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Vayakhel – Pekudelei

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Bereishit

Bereishit

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those...

Event Series Havdalah 5781

Havdalah 5781

Havdalah means to differentiate, to distinguish. The entire ceremony is to designed to distinguish between the Shabbat that we have just experienced and the week that we are about to enter. Shabbat is a rare and unique gift. Appreciating its unique beauty allows us elevate the rest of our week. As we leave Shabbat and...

Candle Lighting Times 5781

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Noach

Noach

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Lech-Lecha

Lech-Lecha

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Vayeira

Vayeira

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Chayei Sarah

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Vayeitzei

Vayeitzei

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Vayishlach

Vayishlach

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Vayeishev

Vayeishev

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Mikeitz

Mikeitz

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Vayigash

Vayigash

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Vayechi

Vayechi

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Va’eira

Va’eira

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Bo

Bo

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Beshalach

Beshalach

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Yitro

Yitro

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Mishpatim

Mishpatim

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Terumah

Terumah

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Tetzaveh

Tetzaveh

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Ki Tisa

Ki Tisa

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Event Series Vayikra

Vayikra

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is mor2022e In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Vayikra

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Candle Lighting 5782

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Chukat

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Balak

Balak

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those...

Pinchas

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

V’etchanan

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Ekev

Ekev

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Re’eh

Re’eh

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Shoftim

Shoftim

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Ki Tetzei

Ki Tetzei

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Ki Tavo

Ki Tavo

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Nitzavim

Nitzavim

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Ha’azinu

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Tzav

Tzav

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Shemini

Shemini

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Tazria-Metzora

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Acharei Mot-Kedoshim

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Emor

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Bamidbar

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Naso

Naso

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Behar

Behar

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Shlach

Shlach

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Korach

Korach

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Matot

Matot

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Devarim

Every Shabbat, Jewish people around the world are reading the same Torah portion (Parsha). Below you will find three levels of thought provoking commentaries on the weekly Torah portion; one is Family Friendly with discussion questions for all ages, one is written for the Beginning Learner and the third one is more In-Depth for those looking for more insight.

Event Series Havdalah

Havdalah

Havdalah means to differentiate, to distinguish. The entire ceremony is to designed to distinguish between the Shabbat that we have just experienced and the week that we are about to enter. Shabbat is a rare and unique gift. Appreciating its unique beauty allows us elevate the rest of our week. As we leave Shabbat and...

The 15th of Av

The 15th of Av is a most mysterious day. A search of the Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law) reveals no observances or customs for this date, except for the instruction that the tachanun(confession of sins) and similar portions should be omitted from the daily prayers (as is the case with all festive dates), and...

Event Series Candle Lighting

Candle Lighting

Shabbat is here and it starts with one of the strongest symbols of the Jewish people: lighting the Shabbat candles. The ritual of candle lighting encompasses what is most central in Judaism - the Jewish home. L’Dor V’Dor, from generation to generation, one may remember one's own mother lighting... or one's grandmother... or the Jewish...

Rosh Hashanah 5784

The Jewish New Year that marks much more than a new year. Rosh Hashanah is the the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, it's a day of judgement and it commemorates the coronation of God as King. Join us as we welcome 5784 with tradition, warmth and much sweetness. Rosh Hashanah starts at...

Yom Kippur

Now it is sealed. Join us for all the tradition, inspiration and personal growth of the Yom Kippur services. Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Sunday, September 24, 2023 and ends at nightfall on Monday, September 25, 2023.  

Sukkot

Sukkot is a time of joy and happiness. Leave the warmth and comfort of your home and spend time in a sukkah. Join us to shake your lulav and etrog as we welcome the fall harvest with joy and celebration. Sukkot begins at sundown on Friday, September 29, 2023. Sukkot ends nightfall of Friday, October...

Vezot Hab’rachah

Vezot Habracha is Moses’ blessing, delivered in the last day of his life, to the Israelites, tribe by tribe. It concludes poignantly with Moses’ death and his burial, seemingly by the hand of God, in the land of Moab, so that “to this day no one knows his burial place” (Deut. 34:6). The closing verses...

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah

Dance, sing and rejoice with friends, family and the Torah. As we celebrate our greatest gift, the Torah and all its teachings.

Chanukah

“We are a light unto the nations” – Isaiah 42:6 Never is this symbolized more than when we light the menorah as a family and watch the flames burn bright. Light the candles, spin the dreidel and eat your fill of latkes and sufganiyot. Absorb the profound wisdom of the holiday and the great miracle...

15 Shevat

The 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar—celebrated this year on Thursday January 25, 2024—is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. Commonly known as Tu Bishvat, this day marks the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a...