Murray Feldman, a retired accountant from Cherry Creek who still insists on wearing a tie to the grocery store, is crossing the street when a car clips him and sends him sprawling onto the pavement. Within seconds, there’s a whole sidewalk minyan gathered around him. One woman is yelling, “Call…
The Torah urges us to dedicate our time, resources and energy for Torah study. The language employed is rather interesting. Torah study is referred to as a statute and immersion in its study is termed walking. Certainly, there is a reason for this unusual definition of our obligation to…
This week in Photos: Celebrate Israel and a Family BBQ This past Sunday was full of community, connection, and some really sweet moments. 🇮🇱💙 We loved joining Celebrate Israel Day,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
A Jewish man is being knighted by the Queen of England. It’s a huge honor, and he’s carefully briefed on the ceremony. When he kneels before the Queen, he’s supposed to recite a short phrase in Latin to complete the knighting. So he practices. And practices. Weeks of practice. Latin…
We know that the nation traveled under the guidance of the special clouds that surrounded it. They were not allowed to go forward unless they were directed so by Hashem through the clouds. The Torah further states that if the clouds did not begin their preparatory formation to leave, then…
Jewish Joke of the Week: Stranded Moishe, Samuel, and Harry are driving through the desert when their car breaks down. With no cell service and the nearest town miles away, they decide they’ll have to walk. Each one takes something from the car for the journey.
Klal Yisroel made donations for the construction of the Mishkan and also for purchasing sacrifices. There was a specific amount to be given for the offerings, a half shekel. The Torah clearly states that each and every individual must give the exact same amount.
Purim at The Jewish Experience 🎭✨ From tiny superheroes to young professionals in full costume mode, Purim showed up in full color this year. Between the Olami crowd and our…
Freda and Moshe Levy win $8 million in the lottery. Overnight, life changes. They buy a huge mansion and, naturally, hire a butler. One day they tell him, “We’re inviting the Cohens for dinner tonight. Please set the table for four. We’ll be out all day.”
