The verse states that Hashem sets in front of us a blessing or curse. Initially the Torah seems to address the individual expressing ‘You’ in the singular form saying that one should realize the opportunity of blessing or curse. Yet the verse concludes that Hashem places in front of ‘You’ in a plural context
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Our Olami Young Professionals got a real treat — a cozy evening in the home kitchen of our own Chef Cheryl Leban! Together they learned how to prepare a melt-in-your-mouth brisket and delicious side dishes perfect for Shabbos or holiday tables. It was a night of great food, hands-on learning, and the kind of connection that makes every meal taste even better.
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We read in the parsha the second paragraph of the Shema. We say that if we will perform all the mitzvos properly Hashem will provide us with rainfall and we will harvest crops enabling us to have sufficient resources. The Talmud states that when we follow the will of Hashem then we will merit that others will do our work.
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We wept and cried on Tisha B’Av and now we enter into the period referred to as the 7 Shabbosos of Consolation. The Haftorah readings for these weeks mention and discuss our future as a people aspiring for that eventual time when Hashem’s Presence will be recognized by all and we will return to Eretz Yisroel with the rebuilding of the Beis HaMikdash.
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Faces of TJE: Lisa Berkow – A Journey of Growth, Connection, and Jewish Joy If you’ve ever walked into The Jewish Experience and felt immediately at home, chances are you were lucky enough to cross paths with someone like Lisa Berkow. Warm, thoughtful, and always ready to learn, Lisa embodies the quiet strength of Jewish…
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We are well aware that this Sunday, the ninth day of Av, Tisha B’Av is the saddest day of the year. We sit on the floor until noon of that day and we recite Kinnos, special prayers evoking the tragedies of yesteryear which actually remind us of the calamities that have befallen us in every generation. We mourn the loss of the Beis HaMikdash which was destroyed a couple of thousand years ago.
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Faces of TJE: Rabbi Tzvi & PB Alyesh Bid Farewell to Denver After years of teaching, connecting, and being a warm presence within The Jewish Experience community, Rabbi Tzvi and PB Alyesh are preparing for their next chapter—and saying goodbye to Denver is bittersweet. Reflecting on his time here, Rabbi Alyesh describes the Denver Jewish…
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Faces of TJE: Jacquie Marks – Finding Meaning and Community at TJE
Jacquie Marks’ journey back into Jewish life has been rich with rediscovery, but it’s her connection to The Jewish Experience (TJE) that has turned inspiration into action—and community into home.
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🍲 Lights, Camera, Connection! Our sold-out screening of Centered brought the house down—in the best way. Great film, even better people. Dive into the gallery and soak up the vibes!
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Two and a half tribes opted to stay in Transjordan and not inherit land in Israel proper. And they did so with tremendous sacrifice. They were away from their families for 14 years until the conquest of Israel and the apportioning of the land was completed. In the exchange between Moshe and the leaders of those tribes there seems to be repetition.
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