Jewish Joke of the Week: Brisket to Pieces
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…
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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…
Jewish Joke of the Week: The Engineer and his Rabbi
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…
To Be or Not To Be
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,…
Jewish Joke(s) of the Week: A Very Punny Passover List
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…
Ascending Forever
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…
Jewish Joke of the Week: The Knight
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…
Ready or Not
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
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.
Making Ends Meet
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.
This Week In Pictures: Purim Edition
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…
Jewish Joke of the Week: The Lottery
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.”
The Real Me
The Kohanim that served in the Mishkan and the Beis Hamikdash wore extremely fashionable clothing. Even a superficial perusing of the parsha will clue you in on their wardrobe. Was exquisite clothing such a necessity to fulfill their obligations such as was required? After all, the main objective was to…
A Community That Finds You Again
Jennifer Dechtman’s connection to The Jewish Experience is deeply personal and unexpectedly full circle. Long before TJE became a familiar name, Jennifer felt profoundly supported by Rabbi Ahron Wasserman and his wife, Hadassah, during her early years in Denver. “They were a big part of my time here,” she shared,…
Connection When It Matters Most
Connection When It Matters MostConversations with Madison Esses & Aaron Polster Madison Esses: Finding Belonging through Invitation For Madison Esses, finding Olami wasn’t just about learning more Judaism. It was…
Jewish Joke of the Week: The Cinema Critic
Jewish Joke of the Week: The Cinema Critic A man walks into a movie theater… followed by an elephant. The ticket clerk blinks. “Sir. You cannot bring an elephant into…
Now That’s A House
The Mishkan was an architect’s dream. Everything was measured and ‘clicked’ together perfectly. Tapestries and beautifully woven embroideries adorned the ceiling of the Mishkan. The inner altar was made of pure gold and the draperies that surrounded the external area of the Mishkan were exquisite. The vessels that were contained…
Judaism You Want to Show Up For
Judaism You Want to Show Up ForA Conversation with Adam and Barbara Moskowitz Adam and Barbara Moskowitz are leaders in the Denver Jewish community, partners in life, and deeply committed…
Jewish Joke of the Week: The Elbow Instructions
A Jewish grandmother calls her grandson to make sure he knows how to find her new apartment. She does not trust GPS. GPS never raised a child, never hosted a Passover, never once remembered who likes the end piece of the kugel. “Listen carefully,” she says. “You come to the…
This Week in Pictures
This Week in Pictures: a snapshot of Jewish life in motion. From Rabbi Leban sharing Clean Speech at the Aish Conference, to a thoughtful and connecting evening with Laya Saul, to the Olami mentorship group gathered around a table for dinner and learning, this week held learning, conversation, and community…