Parshat Beshalach
In this week’s parsha, Parshat Beshalach, we read about how Bnai Yisrael prepared for their new life ahead, carrying with them their hopes for the future and capacity for joy and celebration,…
Parshat Vaera
“You must do the things you think you cannot do,” said Eleanor Roosevelt, diplomat, author, advocate, and First Lady of the United States. For our children, and indeed for us as well,…
Parshat Miketz
From Parshat Vayeshev to Parshat Miketz , we see the metamorphosis of Yosef from the depths of a pit to the height of Egyptian leadership, propelled by his ability to interpret the…
Parshat Vayishlach
In Parshat Vayishlach, Yaakov wrestles with an unknown man, a malach in the form of a human. It is thought that the interaction between Yaakov and the malach reflects the duality and…
Parshat Vayera
In Parshat Vayera, Hashem appears to Avraham when three men, malachim, approach. According to one interpretation, Avraham looks up at the visitors and then calmly and confidently asks Hashem to wait while…
Parshat Noach
What do you see? What do you notice? Amidst the day-to-day blur of our busy lives, we all too often fail to notice the details around us, details that offer us opportunities…
Parshat Ha’azinu
In Parshat Ha’Azinu, Moshe urges B’nai Yisrael to remember Hashem by asking their parents and grandparents about the past. They who witnessed the power, care, and mercy of Hashem, the One who…
Parshat Nitzavim
By: Dr. Deborah Rapoport, Head of School At OCA, opening day is celebrated with decorations, special activities, festive music, and even an occasional circus performer. But the real stars are our students…
Ohr Chadashot — 6/16/23
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Ohr Chadashot — 6/2/23
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