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Pesach 5786

Posted on March 30, 2026

by Rabbi Margie Cella This week we will gather at our Seder tables with family and friends to mark the beginning of the Pesach holiday. In the Book of Exodus, Moses’ name appears 290 times, Aaron’s 31 times, and Miriam’s only twice. In the Haggadah, it’s a different story: Aaron appears once and Miriam twice; Continue Reading »

Cruising into 2026 with Jewish Pride and Joy

Posted on January 15, 2026

Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director At the end of December 2025, my husband and I were privileged to take a seven day cruise for an early 25th wedding anniversary celebration. One of my favorite activities on a cruise is attending the art auction. When I was waiting for the art auction on the Continue Reading »

Our Own Journey Into the Desert

Posted on January 6, 2026

Debbie Lempert, WLCJ Convention Programming Vice Chair, Leadership Institute Trainer and WLCJ Consultant This week’s parashah, Shemot, begins the Exodus story. I once asked my Rabbi why we read Shemot now instead of the spring. He suggested that it helps us prepare for our spiritual journey out of Egypt before the holiday arrives. While I Continue Reading »