This week we read Parshat Naso.
Who carries the debt, the responsibility, of the nation? “And G!d spoke to Moses saying ‘lift up each of the descendants of Gershon’…”. And later “V’Nasu, they shall 'carry' the Tabernacle’s tapestries, the skin cloths, and drapes…etc”.
Read MoreThe recent Shavuot festival should remind us of the commitment our ancestors made and renewed throughout the generations to be a Covenantal People, committed to certain values and the pursuit of peace and justice. Sadly, if we review the Ten Statements of Principles, ( the Ten Commandments), our people are not doing well. The government of Israel and Jewish organizations that support the continued violations of humans rights and the violence are desecrating our heritage and not respecting our ancestors.
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