From the Rabbi's Desk

A synopsis of this week's reading: The laws of the Red Heifer, a mixture of which is used to purify one who is contaminated by contact with death. The journey continues; Miriam dies and is buried. The people complain about a lack of potable water. Violating G-d's direct command, Moses strikes a rock to produce water. Moses is punished by not being able to enter the Promised Land. Edom refused the people access through its territory. Aaron...Read more...

"The Lord spoke to Moses saying, speak to the children of Israel and instruct them to make for themselves fringes on the corners of their garments throughout the ages; let them attach a cord of blue to the fringe at each corner." (Numbers 15:37-38)

Most of this portion of Shelakh deals with the story of the twelve spies sent into the Holy Land, the ten who brought back an evil report, and the punishment of forty years of wandering....Read more...

SHABBAT SHALOM and MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day should be quite significant in our lives. Many among us have seen their share of wounded troops and deaths that have devastated families, and they have also celebrated the safe return of young men and women who are happy to be home.

We remember all those who died in service to our country, as well as applaud those who serve our country today to protect the freedoms guaranteed by our...Read more...