June 19, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Shlach 5785 (2025) Numbers 13:1- 15:41 (Haftarah: Joshua 2:1 – 24) Shlach*, the name of the Torah portion in Hebrew, means “Send.” It refers to Moses sending out the twelve spies to...
June 13, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Behaalotecha 5785 (2025) Numbers 8:1- 12:6 (Haftarah: Zachariah 12:4 – 4:7) Behaalotecha*, the name of the Torah portion in Hebrew, means “when you raise.” It refers to Aaron, who was...
When Art Becomes a Bridge: Rice University Unveils ‘Woman Life Freedom’ Mural Honoring Iranian and Israeli Heroines A powerful new mural now stands on the campus of Rice University—an extraordinary fusion of art, memory, and moral courage. Created...
June 9, 2025, HRA18 Holocaust Remembrance Association Statement on Cancellation of Dallas Israel Summit In our statements we have focused on threats targeting Jewish institutions, Jewish people, Israelis, and Israeli institutions in the United States at this very...
June 5, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Naso 5785 (2025) Numbers 2:11- 7:89 (Haftarah: Judges 13:2-25) Naso *, the name of the Torah portion in Hebrew, means “to lift up.” God instructed Moses to lift up the children of Israel. The Torah...
