Essay on Parshat Pikuday 2016
This week’s portion opens up with the verse “These are the accounts of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony, as they were rendered according to the commandme
Leah’s Blog March 11 2016
Leah’s Blog – March 11, 2016 Living in Israel is like being on a seesaw- no, it’s like riding a rollercoaster. It’s thrilling, in an ironic way. It is safe
Leah’s Blog March 6th 2016
Leah’s Blog – March 6th 2016 Just as I was making the last of the salads and the face of the clock gave a menacing glance of “It is getting late!” a knock o
Itamar News Updates March 4th 2016
In the spirit of Parashat Vayakhel and shekalim which focus on unity – Itamar is having a special community Shabbat when families invite one another to enjoy the Shabbat me
Essay on Parashat Vayakhel Shekalim 2016
This week we will not only read our regular portion of the week, Parasaht Vayakhel, but we will also read Parashat Shekalim, the first of four special parshiot that are read during
Itamar News Updates Feb 26 2016
We would like to express our condolences to the families who have lost their dear ones in the latest wave of terror here in Israel. We must respond by continuing to strengthen Isra
Essay on Parashat Ki Tisah the light of redemption
Everyone is familiar with the famous sculpture of Italian artist Michelangelo depicting Moshe Rabeynu with two horns. The source of his inspiration was obviously this week’s
Leah’s Blog Feb 26 2016
Leah’s Blog The Golden Calf February 26, 2016 Growing up Jewish in the 1970’s meant a lot of different things depending on your own personal experience.
