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Becoming Messengers of Kindness

Posted on December 2, 2025

By Joyce Levitas, WLCJ CRM and Member Portal Developer This week in Parashat Vayishlach, we read: Vayishlach Yaakov mal’achim lefanav – “And Jacob sent messengers ahead of him.” (Genesis 32:4) Jacob sends mal’achim, “messengers”—not of war, but of peace, care, and preparation. His actions remind us that in moments of fear or uncertainty, the Jewish response is often to send Continue Reading »

Parashat Chayyei Sarah 5786

Posted on November 10, 2025

by Rabbi Margie Cella The name of this parashah means “lives of Sarah”, but it ironically begins with her death. The Torah does not give the cause of her death, but many believe that she died of a broken heart after hearing that Abraham had taken Isaac to the top of Mt. Moriah to offer Continue Reading »