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.
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 📸✨
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…
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?”
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.
There are two kinds of people at a Seder: the ones who come for the meaning… and the ones who come prepared with terrible jokes.
This year, we’re embracing both.
Scroll on. Bring these to your Seder.
Just don’t blame us when the eye rolls start.
What did one Seder plate say to the other? “Dinner is on me!”
Nachmonides on the other hand explains that this beginning verse in Vayikra is a continuation of the end of parshas Pekudei. There the Torah states that the Cloud of Hashem enveloped the Mishkan both from the outer perimeter and even the interior of the Mishkan was infused with the glory of Hashem.