Community Spirit: Celebrating Our Shared Heritage and Traditions in Utica
As part of the Jewish People, from our place in the diaspora, we are part of an army outside of Israel of millions of Jews who must care and
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Jul 4
Parashat Korach: Good Intentions for a Better Future
Who is Korach? Korach is that member of the people of Israel who, with all his material wealth, believes he can dazzle the people. He...
Jun 27
Parashat Shlach Lecha: Repairing the broken with Gold
There is a Japanese technique called kintsukuroi that celebrates the history of broken objects. When something breaks, we often regret...
Jun 19
Parashat Beha’alotcha: Someone to Lean on in Difficult Times
Parashat Behaalotcha places us in a complicated moment in the journey of the people of Israel in the desert. Many well-known episodes...
Jun 13
Parashat Naso: Which Do You Choose?
It is very common, especially in our society, to boast about the titles one holds. If we are addressed with the title of "Doctor" or...
Jun 6
Parashat Bemidvar: Know Who You Can Count On
"Numbers" begins with a census of the Israelites. That's why this book is known in English (and also in Spanish) as "Numbers." Since this...
May 30
Shabbat Bechukotay: If I Forget You, Oh Jerusalem, Oh Israel, What Would Become of Us?
"If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill. Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you,...
May 27
Jewish Continuity and Belonging
We are the Jews because, knowing our people's history, we must heed its call to write the next chapter and continue its journey. We cannot a
May 24
Shabbat Behar: Our Commitment with Nature
I remember a video, one of those we see so much on the internet and that often get forwarded on WhatsApp or Instagram. Interestingly,...
May 16
Parashat Emor: Finding the Good Among the Bad
Parashat Emor speaks of two kinds of holiness: that of people and that of time. We have defined the concept of Kedusha, holiness, several...
May 9
Parashat Kedoshim: Mere Images of God
Imagine standing in front of a mirror; there is an image of us, but it doesn't fully capture who we are.
May 2
Shabbat Acharei Mot: Resilience and Reconstruction
We are currently in the days between Passover and Shavuot: the days of counting the Omer, where we count, every evening in prayer, one...
May 2
Connecting with the younger generations
The existence of a country and its People does not depend on, nor can it be judged by, the political expression of the government leading it
Apr 25
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach: The Moment of Rebirth
The concept of counting time is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. The Jewish calendar reminds us of the obligation to follow the waxing...
Apr 19
How can we Celebrate Freedom in World of Injustice?
We truly feel and believe that we are free. Are we being naïve?
Apr 12
Parashat Tazria: Choosing Exposure to Sanctity
In this week's Torah portion: Tazria, the topic of ritual purity after childbirth is addressed, focusing on the birth of a boy or a girl....
Apr 4
Parashat Shmini: Man's Capacity for Resilience
The inauguration of the sanctuary, that moment after weeks and even months of hard work and preparation for the magnificent portable...
Mar 28
Parashat Tzav: Transforming Sacrfice into Gratitude
The Torah portion known as Tzav continues to describe the order of sacrifices, as previously mentioned in the preceding portion, Vayikra,...
Mar 21
Parashat Vaykra: Lizkor Laolam lo Lishkoach - Remember Forever, Never Forget
Greatness and humility. It doesn't sound easy, and sometimes they even seem incompatible. Vayikra invites us to enter a world of ritual...
Mar 14
Parashat Pekudei: Not Just Remembering, but Taking Action on What Is Needed
We are in the last portion of the book of Shmot, Exodus. Closing a book is somewhat like closing a chapter in the history of the People...
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