Shemot

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 »

Parashat Shemot 5786

Posted on January 5, 2026

by Rabbi Margie Cella This week we begin the study of Exodus, the second book of the Torah. It opens with a listing of the names of the sons of Jacob who had come down to Egypt. With the passage of time, Joseph was forgotten and his descendants were enslaved by Pharaoh, who commanded the Continue Reading »