The end of sefer Bamidbar concludes that these are the mitzvos that were conveyed to the people ‘in the hand of Moshe’ whereas the conclusion of the previous sefer Vayikra ends that these are the mitzvos that were transmitted to Moshe. Why is there a variation of the language between the end of Bamidbar and Vayikra?
Finding Our Place: Becci Weiss’s Story When Becci first considered becoming a single mother by choice, she assumed she would have to make a difficult compromise. She had always been drawn to traditional Jewish life. The values, the rituals, and the sense of history and purpose all resonated deeply with her. But she worried that…
Today’s Jewish Joke of the Day comes again from our friend Sal Litvak, The Accidental Talmudist;
Lost in the Mall:
Max and Ruthie go to the biggest mall in America. After shopping all day, Ruthie realizes she’s lost track of her husband. She searches all over but can’t find him so she calls him frantically.
“Max, where are you? I’ve looked everywhere!”
Pinchas killed a prince of the nation who was intimately involved with a non-Jewish princess from Midian. Certainly, one would praise such an act of bravery ignoring the status of the person involved and instead protecting the nation from experiencing within its midst such a travesty. However, just the opposite took place.
Some of the most meaningful conversations begin with a simple question… and a room full of people willing to listen. Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for Clean Speech Dialogues. Together, we explored challenging ideas with honesty, curiosity, and respect, proving that meaningful dialogue is still possible. A special thank you to…
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.) 🍷
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.
Moishe and Miriam sat down for dinner after a long day. Miriam brought out a beautiful brisket, sliced it carefully, and placed two pieces on the serving platter, one noticeably larger than the other. Moishe reached over, as he always did, and took the larger piece. Miriam raised an eyebrow.“Moishe… I don’t understand. When we…
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.
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?”