Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” — Numbers 13:30
Each week in synagogue, Jews read through the Torah from Genesis to Deuteronomy. The Torah portion for this week is Shelach, which means “Send,” from Numbers 13:1–15:41.
One winter night, my daughter asked me if we could add a special prayer to our usual bedtime prayers. When I asked her what she wanted to pray for she told me that she wanted to ask God to make it snow so that we could have a snow day at home.
Thinking of prayer as "the work of the heart" changes the dynamic of our communication with God—from asking for what we want to an act that transforms who we are. Join us for this biblical look at prayer and its power.
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.
