The Mishkan was a highly celebrated event in the nation. It was the culmination of months of hard work after a very successful fundraising campaign that covered all the expenses necessary for its construction. The Torah compares its completion as that of a bride, a kallah, entering into the chupah, the wedding canopy, with her bridegroom, the choson.
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Moshe sits down in his psychiatrist’s office looking exhausted.
“Doctor,” he says, “I had the strangest dream last night. I was talking to my mother, and everything seemed normal… until I suddenly realized she had your face.”
The psychiatrist leans forward. “My face?”
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The Talmud states that we read the parsha of Bechukosai before Shavuos in order that the curses and downfalls of the year end before the New Year. Although we don’t view Shavuos as a Rosh Hashanah however, we are judged pertaining to the produce that will be forthcoming at this time of the year.
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Jewish Joke of the Week: The Hat On a very windy day, a rabbi’s hat blew right off his head and went tumbling down the street.A young man saw what happened, chased it down, and returned it.The rabbi was so grateful, he handed him $20 and gave him a blessing. Feeling lucky, the young man…
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We live in a world of variance. Today’s Klal Yisroel consists of so many dissimilarities of customs, mode of dress, expressions, even differences in halacha. Perhaps one might think that we have fragmented and lost our common bond.
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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 911!” Another is offering him a protein bar. Somebody else is somehow already blaming the traffic on Colorado Boulevard.
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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 invest in Torah study. Additionally, we are compelled to protect the mitzvos and observe them.
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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, hosted by JewishColorado, and then welcoming families back to TJE afterward for our Family BBQ. From the walk to the BBQ, the whole day was…
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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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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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