So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, so that they may worship me.” — Exodus 10:3
Each week in synagogue, Jews read through the Torah from Genesis to Deuteronomy. The Torah portion for this week is Bo, which means “come,” from Exodus 10:1–13:16.
I once heard Oprah Winfrey say that while she had been on TV since age 19. It wasn’t until decades later that she understood why. In 1994, she interviewed a nine-year-old girl who decided to raise money for charity by collecting spare change from family and friends. She raised $1,000, just from nickels and pennies.
In honor of Martin Luther King Day today, visit our Fellowship library to learn Hebrew words and phrases relating to this leader of the civil rights movement.
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. found inspiration in the Bible and the story of the Jewish people? Learn more about the bond between African Americans and the Jewish community.
Since 1983, various stories of destitute Jewish people, whose names and photos may have been changed for privacy and security have been used to bless Israel and her people. Through these retellings, generous friends like you have helped feed, clothe, and shelter as well as provide medical care and heating for tens of thousands of those who struggle greatly.
