Vezot Habracha concludes the Torah with the blessings of Moshe to the tribes of Israel, and subsequently with his transfer of power to Yeshoshua bin-Nun, and then it ends with Moshe’s passing.
And we reserve the penultimate aliyah of the entire Torah–Moses’s final blessings to the children of Israel–for kol hana’arim, a special aliyah when every child is invited up to the bimah ...
That community is now collapsing in on itself in a moment of true rupture—and that, I believe, is not only necessary but a blessing. Usually, Jewish homes are full of extended family at this ...
(JTA) Among the legions of Grateful Dead fans mourning Phil Lesh are a small but devoted cohort of Jewish Deadheads with memories of celebrating Passover with him. “To life! To Phil! Our love ...
through the power of community and prayer, touch places of hope, strength, love and maybe even joy. Every year we take joy for granted. It’s Simchat Torah after all. This year we will not be ...
Simchat Torah, the day of rejoicing for the sacred law given to us at Sinai, is quickly approaching. It is traditionally marked with vibrant song and exuberant dance, as Jews of all ages exult in ...
That day is Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, a joyous day of dancing ... zichronam Baruch” – “May their memory be for a blessing”.
As always, there is a source of truth to consult: the Torah. The Torah calls one person an "ish" – a man (as distinct from an adult male) – more than anyone else. This is Moses. The first act ...