These past couple of weeks we have been treated to several juicy or “Jewcy” stories from the Torah portions. From Chukat we learn of the death of Miriam and Aaron and the new challenges to leadership in the Israelite community. From Balak we learn of the efforts to stop the Israelites from reaching the Land of Promise and the surprise blessing they receive from the desert prophet Bilaam.
Read MoreDear hevre,
I am on vacation this week.
Janeane Marks will be leading our Shabbat services this week.
This week's Parsha, Pinchas, addresses the response to Pinchas’ radical act of violence to stop the Israelites from moral corruption.
Read MoreFirst of all, our hearts go out to all the victims of the collapsed Champlain Towers in south Florida. Our deepest concern for all those who are suffering through the terrible heat wave in the northwestern U.S. So much suffering continues around the globe due to Covid, especially, in India, Africa and Brazil.
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