Dan Has Questions About More Dreams, Success, and Revenge: Parshat Miketz
12/03/2021 10:45:58 AM
From the discussions about dreams that we’ve had over the years in Junior Congregation, I have learned that our students are no less energetic about
interpreting the meaning of dreams than our ancestor, Joseph. In this week’s Parshah, the dreams and adventures continue. The Parshah is...Read more...
Dan Has Questions About Four Marriages, 12 Children, and An Untrustworthy Uncle: Parshat Vayetze
11/12/2021 10:30:26 AM
This week’s Parshah continues the adventures of our first Jewish ancestors. At the end of last week’s Parshah, Jacob had managed to acquire the birthright and blessing that should, by tradition, have belonged to his older brother, Esau. With Esau rather angry about this, Jacob was sent off by his parents,...Read more...
Dan Has Questions About Sibling Rivalry: Parshat Toldot
11/05/2021 10:25:00 AM
This week’s Parsha is Toldot which means “generations” or “history”. It is the story of Isaac and Rebecca, and their two sons. It’s not exactly the most harmonious of families, and the course of history changes as a result.
Rebecca is pregnant — with twins, whom the Torah...Read more...
Dan Has Questions About Elaborate Plans: Parshat Chayei Sarah
10/29/2021 11:36:23 AM
This week’s Parshah, Chayei Sarah (which means “the life of Sarah”), is about the next generation of the Jewish people, Isaac and Rebecca. The Parshah begins by saying, “and the life of Sarah was 127 years”,...Read more...
Announcing An Important Policy Change - Moving Indoor
10/24/2021 12:29:59 PM
Dear Parents,
This email is announcing an important policy change. I hope you will read through my rationale, but if you need to cut to the chase you can scroll down to the dotted points below.
When you registered your child...Read more...