George Washington and the Jews
His famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport.
Praying for the Government
The tradition of praying for the government reflects a recognition that Jewish welfare is bound up with that of the nations in which Jews live.
Ask the Expert: How Do I Know When To Stop Saying Kaddish?
Traditionally, mourners recite Kaddish for parents for 11 months minus one day.
Why Do So Many Orthodox Men Have Beards?
The Jewish reasons for facial hair, including sidelocks (payot).
The Revolutionary War and the Jews
While some Jews fought, others suffered at the hands of the British.
Next Torah Portion
Summary
In this Torah portion, Korach and his followers accuse Moses and Aaron of taking power and prestige for themselves at the expense of the community. Moses defends himself against the rebels by saying that the Lord will make God’s presence known by how God kills these rebels. Then God opens the ground and swallows Korach and his followers.
Parashat Korach
Torah Reading
Numbers 16:1-18:32, 28:9-15
Haftarah
Isaiah 66:1-24 | Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
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The biblical narrative of Korach’s rebellion offers a deep lesson about how to emerge from challenging times.
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Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
Sharing the Burden
When the stakes are high, and crisis is imminent, we do not put all of the responsibility on a single charismatic leader.
The Divine in Your Words
How do we hold conflict now so we can still be family in the future?
Things Fall Apart
With some exceptions, the Jewish people have always been beset by external conflict and inner turmoil.
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