Jewish Joke of the Week: The Rough Cab Ride

Jewish Joke of the Week

Daniel flags down a cab late at night after a long day. He slides into the back seat, gives an address across town, and the driver, a guy named Mike, nods and pulls away.

For the first few minutes, everything is smooth. Quiet streets, steady driving, soft music on the radio. Daniel leans back, finally relaxing.

About ten minutes in, Daniel realizes he forgot to ask how long the ride will take. So he leans forward and lightly taps Mike on the shoulder.

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Our King, Our Father

Sparks of Torah

  If we were to discuss one who is judged by his king, of course that person would tremble and shake perhaps anticipating the worst. However, there would also be the distinct possibility that the king might clear him of his charges. And the individual would approach the king and present his case and plead for his acquittal.

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This Week in Pictures

This Week In Pictures

This Week in Pictures is serving up a little heart and a little hype: a look back at the beautiful, powerful moments from the Unbroken book launch — and a sneak peek at our Sunday Experience crew getting Israel Walk–ready in their brand-new shirts. Scroll through, soak it in, and get a glimpse of the moments that make this community feel so alive 📸✨

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This Week in Pictures: An elevated appreciation

This Week In Pictures

Some nights just feel a little more elevated.

Last week, our Family Experience team hosted a VIP & Donor Appreciation Evening — a beautifully curated night of gratitude, connection, and seriously good food. Think multi-course dining from East Side Kosher Deli, each course thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines, and a room filled with the people who help make everything we do possible.

It was intimate, warm, and full of the kind of conversations you wish you could bottle.

We’re sharing a glimpse into the evening below… but fair warning: this is one of those “wish you were there” galleries.

(And if you weren’t there this time — we’d love to have you at the next one.) 🍷

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When is Night?

Sparks of Torah

            The sacrifice termed the Peace Offering or the ‘Shlamim’ is unlike other offerings because its allowed time for consumption is the day it was brought, the following night and the day after. All other sacrifices are only for that day and the following night based upon Torah standards.

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Let’s Talk

Sparks of Torah

The halacha is that only a Kohen can pronounce the impurity of Tzora’as upon either a person, his clothing or his home. Nonetheless, when the Torah mentions that one’s house can be infected with the spiritual impurity of Tzora’as the owner approaches the Kohen and states that it appears as though a sign of Tzora’as has been noticed.

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Jewish Joke of the Week: The Engineer and his Rabbi

Jewish Joke of the Week

An aerospace company is building a next-generation fighter jet… and every single test ends the same way: the wings snap clean off mid-flight.

They try everything. Stronger alloys. New structural designs. Reinforcements. Nothing works.

The chief engineer, running on fumes and coffee, goes to his rabbi. “Rabbi, I’m out of ideas. We’ve tried everything. Every test… same failure, same exact spot.”

The rabbi leans in. “Same place every time?”

“Every time.”

The rabbi strokes his beard. “Can I come see it?”

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To Be or Not To Be

Sparks of Torah

One of the most special sacrifices is that of the burnt offering. The entire animal is consumed on the altar, obviously an indication of absolute and exclusive consideration to serve Hashem. Only the outer skin, the hide is not given to Hashem but rather presented to the Kohanim, the priests, our representatives in the Mishkan and the Beis Hamikdash.

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