Archive for November, 2009

Preschool parsha Vayeshev: Joseph’s coat craft – Examiner

Preschool parsha Vayeshev: Joseph’s coat craft – ExaminerKids will remember the story if they explore it in a hands-on way. Starr Weems de Graffenried The story of Joseph (Yosef) is one of the most memorable in the Bible. His story is found in Vayeshev , the portion of scripture found in Genesis 37-40

What’s Worth the Wait – Forward

What’s Worth the Wait – Forward

What's Worth the WaitForwardThe parsha, called Vayetze, (and he went out), recounts Jacob's journey to his uncle Laban's home where he falls in love with Rachel. …and more »

Listen, Will You? – Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles

Listen, Will You? – Jewish Journal of Greater Los AngelesNovember 24, 2009 Listen, Will You? Parashat Vayetze (Genesis 28:10-32:3) By Rabbi Haim Ovadia You are driving, looking for an address, when your wife tells you to ask someone. You refuse, but you finally make it to your destination — two hours

What’s Worth the Wait – Forward

What’s Worth the Wait – Forward“Your friends are coming over for a play-date soon,” I told my 5-year-old son, Jeremy and 2-year-old daughter, Hannah. They immediately bounded out the door to wait on the sidewalk for their friends. “It’ll be a while until your friends come

Hebrew Department Undergoes Necessary Modifications – The Commentator

Hebrew Department Undergoes Necessary Modifications – The Commentator

Hebrew Department Undergoes Necessary ModificationsThe CommentatorProfessor Aster maintains that: “the most effective way [to learn elementary Hebrew] is for a student to read Parashat HaShavua every week and to understand …

Torah Portion: Vayetze – Connecticut Jewish Ledger

Torah Portion: Vayetze – Connecticut Jewish Ledger

Torah Portion: VayetzeConnecticut Jewish Ledger… of spreading integrity, justice, compassion and peace throughout the world. Shlomo Riskin is chancellor of Ohr Torah Stone and chief rabbi of Efrat, Israel.Jacob's Stones: Both Obstacles and MarkersJewish ExponentTwo Meanings of MaturityJewish Times of Southern New JerseyWhat's Worth the WaitForwardall 4 news articles »

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What’s Worth the Wait – Forward

What’s Worth the Wait – Forward

What's Worth the WaitForwardThe parsha, called Vayetze, (and he went out), recounts Jacob's journey to his uncle Laban's home where he falls in love with Rachel. …and more »

Preschool parsha Vayishlach: Make a genealogy mobile – Examiner

Preschool parsha Vayishlach: Make a genealogy mobile – ExaminerThese mobiles help kids remember the genealogies of Genesis. Craft and photo by Starr Weems de Graffenried Vayishlach is an action-filled reading highlighting Jacob’s famous wrestling match, the reunion of Jacob and Esau, the dispute over Dinah, the

Listen, Will You? – Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles

Listen, Will You? – Jewish Journal of Greater Los AngelesNovember 24, 2009 Listen, Will You? Parashat Vayetze (Genesis 28:10-32:3) By Rabbi Haim Ovadia You are driving, looking for an address, when your wife tells you to ask someone. You refuse, but you finally make it to your destination — two hours

Listen, Will You? – Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles

Listen, Will You? – Jewish Journal of Greater Los AngelesNovember 24, 2009 Listen, Will You? Parashat Vayetze (Genesis 28:10-32:3) By Rabbi Haim Ovadia You are driving, looking for an address, when your wife tells you to ask someone. You refuse, but you finally make it to your destination — two hours