“Many times life requires us to make transitions from something old and familiar to something new. It's not always easy to face these changes, but they are a necessary part of growth. This week's Torah portion (the first in the book of Deuteronomy) begins...

This week’s parsha is a double portion, Matot-Ma’sei, and with it we conclude the book of B’midbar (Numbers). This is the final account of the Israelites’ wanderings before Moses begins his farewell speech in Dvarim (Deuteronomy).

This week’s parashah, Pinchas, addresses the census taken as the Israelites were poised to enter the Promised Land. With a few exceptions, the census lists only men. However, it does mention Zelophehad’s daughters, as he had no sons.

Blessings and curses. Our lives are full of them, and our Torah is full of them. In Balak, this week’s parashah, we have the story of one of the most famous blessings, one that is incorporated into our liturgy and that we sing with gusto at every morning...

In this Torah portion, the Israelites lose two of their leaders: Miriam and Aaron. When Aaron dies, the people are prepared – they observed Moses, Aaron and Eleazar ascend Mount Hor.

This week’s Voices is written by Jennifer Mager who is a 2nd year rabbinical student at HUC-JIR in New York. Jennifer is one of 6 students who are receiving YES Fund scholarships this year from WRJ.

In this week’s parashah, Korach incites rebellion...

In the Torah Portion Sh’lach L’cha, Moses sends twelve scouts to assess and report on the land of Canaan, the land that God has promised. The scouts return with a mixed report on the land and the people. In Numbers 13: 32-33, ten scouts report “All of the...

At the beginning of each Sisterhood meeting, our women take a few moments to set an intention. It helps us focus on the personal commitment we each have to be present for each other. Kavannah is the Hebrew word for intention, and generally refers to being...