The Greatest Inequality
We begin sefer Vayikra dealing with the various offerings that were sacrificed in the Mishkan. Some of them were in the category of voluntary ‘donations’ to elevate the owners of those particular sacrifices. However, there were many obligatory sacrifices both on the individual level and communal offerings.
The Knight
A British Jew is waiting in line to be knighted by the Queen.
He is to kneel in front of her and recite a sentence in Latin when she taps him on the shoulders with her sword. However, when his turn comes, he panics in the excitement of the moment and forgets the Latin.
This Week In Pictures
Our annual matching campaign was Monday, raising much-needed funds to help fuel outreach, education and inspiration in each of our 5 divisions, serving thousands of individuals and families. The theme was “Together we can!” and we did it – together! Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our goal and we can’t wait to put all this hard work to great use!
Inspiration from Chaya Parkoff
I have been thinking a lot about community lately. Maybe it’s because this past Shabbat the message of the Torah portions was all about the importance of community. Perhaps it’s because this past Shabbat we attended the Bar Mitzvah where the people in attendance represented Jews from all over Denver
You Are Welcome
Rashi cites the Talmud that the sin of the Golden Calf will plague us for all generations. The gravity of their iniquity was such that a deeply engrained flaw had penetrated into their construal. Although we had so passionately stated that we were primed and ready to accept the Torah without even knowing the details, shortly afterwards we seemingly dissented and displayed a lack of trust in Hashem. Even though we were under duress, having apparently lost our cherished leader, nonetheless, we failed to live up to our expectations. And that was forgiven but not forgotten!
The Taxi Driver’s Surprise
A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question.
The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped inches from a shop window.
For a second, everything was quiet in the cab. Then the driver said, “Look, mate, don’t ever do that again. You scared the living daylights out of me!”
This Week In Pictures
We can do it – together! Our teams met this week to kick off the Annual Matching Campaign, as we set our goals together and, of course, enjoyed a delicious dinner.
Sharing our stories through food: Deviled Eggs
Every thanksgiving, we used to have our family come over and we all cooked together. My uncle was in charge of the deviled eggs. One day, out of all 3 kids, he chose me to help. I was close to 7 years old at the time and he had me add in the ingredients, help mix, and pipe the eggs, which was a mess then but I have gotten much better at it…
Weekly Insights from Ellyn Hutt
We did it before, so we can do it again. The Jewish people worked together during the 40 years in the desert to build the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary, that accompanied them during their journey and that came with them into the Land of Israel and stood for over 400 years here. (Those who have been to Shiloh will remember this.)
All for the Boss
Perhaps one of the most embarrassing episodes in the history of our nation is that of the Golden Calf. Rashi explains that Moshe told the people that he was going to be gone for 40 days. However, they misunderstood how to count the 40 days and they included the day that he left. Since they were off by a day they expected Moshe to return one day earlier and when he didn’t they were terrified that they had lost their leader.
The First Day of School
A young boy was siting at the breakfast table, eating his cereal looking very nervous about his first day of school.
His father noticed the worry on his face and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Dad,” he replied, “How long do I have to go to school for?”
This Week In Pictures
This week’s photo roundup is all about Purim! From Purim in the office to our Sunday Experience Purim Party and YJP & Olami’s fabulous Purim Masquerade, here are some great moments captured this week.