Blessings to You by Beth Warshauer, Director of Youth Engagement
This week’s Torah Portion, Naso, is the longest portion in the Torah containing 176 verses! A variety of topics are covered from taking a census
This week’s Torah Portion, Naso, is the longest portion in the Torah containing 176 verses! A variety of topics are covered from taking a census
When we think about what it means to perform a mitzvah, we might think of an extraordinary act of altruism or a great gift of
This exceptional D’var Torah on Sh’mini was delivered last Shabbat by best-selling author and cherished Beth El Congregant Tamar Myers. Today’s Torah portion deals with
“Listen!” That is not only a critical word in the central prayer of our Jewish faith (shema means listen), it has been the critical skill
This week’s Parasha, Terumah, provides us lessons on how to fashion a sanctuary for God’s presence. We read about seemingly insignificant details sharing the precise
In a world where we feel that we need Israel more than ever, as a homeland, a source of pride and inspiration for all Jews
Seeking a new approach to spiritual life and bringing meaning into our lives? We have two new opportunities – one is a four session class
This week we continue to read the story of Joseph in the Torah. Joseph interpreted the dreams of the Pharaoh and he predicted seven years
Suddenly, as though overnight, holiday wreaths have sprung up around malls and holiday lights decorate every nook and cranny of our public living space. The Starbucks cashier wishes you a Happy Holiday, the dentist sends you a Happy Holidays card in the mail, and the world is alive with light shows and holiday editions of foods and drinks. The anticipation of Christmas transforms the landscape of American culture, turning all public venues into celebrations of this non-Jewish holiday.
If you have experienced or witnessed an antisemitic incident in the Charlotte area, please report it using the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s online incident form.
