Tetsaveh

JCCMchemot, Parachiot

Tetzaveh in a Nutshell Exodus 27:20–30:10 G‑d tells Moses to receive from the children of Israel pure olive oil to feed the “everlasting flame” of the menorah, which Aaron is to kindle each day, “from … Read More

Vaethanan

JCCMchemot, Events, Parachiot

Va’etchanan in a Nutshell Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 The name of the Parshah, “Va’etchanan,” means “I entreated,” and it is found in Deuteronomy 3:23. Moses tells the people of Israel how he implored G‑d to allow him … Read More

Tsav

JCCMParachiot

G‑d instructs Moses to command Aaron and his sons regarding their duties and rights as kohanim (“priests”) who offer the korbanot (animal and meal offerings) in the Sanctuary. The fire on the altar must be … Read More

Vayishlah

JCCMBereishit, Parachiot

Jacob returns to the Holy Land after a 20-year stay in Charan, and sends angel-emissaries to Esau in hope of a reconciliation, but his messengers report that his brother is on the warpath with 400 … Read More

Vayeitsei

JCCMBereishit, Parachiot

Vayetze in a Nutshell Genesis 28:10–32:3 Jacob leaves his hometown of Beershebaand journeys to Charan. On the way, he encounters “the place” and sleeps there, dreaming of a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels … Read More

Chanukah Guide

JCCMEvents, News

Chanukah Guide: https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/603798/jewish/How-to-Celebrate-Chanukah.htm How to the light the Chanukah Candles? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxFjVPj4uk4 Comment allumer les bougies de hannoukah? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK3tnr2OgV8&t=10s Come si accendono i lumi di Chanukà https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyGc6yjanfA Wie zündet man die Chanukka-Kerzen an? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyfxLvaEe7M

Vayera

JCCMBereishit, Parachiot

  Genesis 18:1–22:24 G‑d reveals Himself to Abraham three days after the first Jew’s circumcision at age ninety-nine; but Abraham rushes off to prepare a meal for three guests who appear in the desert heat. One of the three—who are angels disguised as men—announces that, in exactly … Read More

Chanukah

JCCMHolidays, News

When Is Chanukah? Chanukah begins on the eve of Kislev 25 and continues for eight days. On the civil calendar, it generally coincides with the month of December. Chanukah 2022 runs from Dec. 19 until … Read More

Eikev

JCCMParachiot

Eikev in a Nutshell Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25 In the Parshah of Eikev (“Because”), Mosescontinues his closing address to the children of Israel, promising them that if they will fulfill the commandments (mitzvot) of the Torah, they … Read More

Devarim

JCCMParachiot

On the first of Shevat (thirty-seven days before his passing), Moses begins his repetition of the Torah to the assembled children of Israel, reviewing the events that occurred and the laws that were given in … Read More