Across the country, we are witnessing a surge of harmful actions and rhetoric targeting trans, nonbinary and intersex people – with a particular dangerous focus on trans youth – one of our most vulnerable populations. We especially reach out to our transgender community members and to those of you who hold trans loved ones dear: […]
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Jane’s Kitchen: Chilled Thai Melon Soup
2 cups seedless watermelon, diced 2 cups cantaloupe, diced 2 cups crenshaw or honeydew, diced 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon sweet chile sauce 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thai basil, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh mint, minced 1 […]
A ‘BISSEL’ OF TORAH: TERUMAH (EXODUS 25:1-27:19)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In last week’s Torah Parsha (MISHPATIM), Moses provided clarification of the Ten Commandments, given to the Israelites, by God, at Mount Sinai. Additionally, the Children of Israel learned the nature of numerous other laws, commandments, prohibitions; and, the consequences for disobedience. This week’s Torah Parsha (TERUMAH), begins with God’s […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: Parsha BO
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah Parsha (BO) continues with the story of Exodus. God had already inflicted seven devastating plagues on Egypt, subsequent to the Pharaoh’s perpetual denial to free the enslaved Israelites. In Parsha (BO), it becomes apparent that from the very first time that God approached Moses (behind the […]
A ‘BISSEL OF TORAH: SHEMOT (EXODUS 1:1-6:1)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant The opening chapters of Exodus plunge us into a midst of epic events. Moses passes from Prince of Egypt; to Midianite shepherd; to leader of the Israelites. The narrative begins with a new Pharaoh of Egypt, “who did not know of Joseph” (1). However, the descendants of […]