September 25, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Vayelech 5786 (2025) Deuteronomy 31:1-30 (Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20) Vayelech, the name of this Torah portion means “he went (out).” “Then Moses went out...
September 25, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen In September, we again saw a variety of anti-Israel statements and activities around the United States of America and globally. There is a strong connection between rhetoric and actions, and the Holocaust remembrance...
September 19, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Nitzavim 5785 (2025) Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 (Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9) Nitzavim, the name of this Torah portion means “Standing.” The name relates to the nation having entered the...
September 18, 2025 – HRA18 The recent loss of Charlie Kirk has left many reflecting on his life and legacy. Charlie was more than a national leader—he was a man of deep conviction, rooted in God, guided by Judeo-Christian values, and unwavering in his...
September 17, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Is there a price too high to pay for words? This is a question countless people have asked throughout history. Because the truth is that at times of crisis or in a dictatorship it is often mere words that get a...
September 15, 2025 – HRA18 Why Our Work Matters The Holocaust Remembrance Association (HRA18) is building bridges of memory and healing at a time when antisemitism, hate speech, and violence are rising again. More than 1.5 million Jewish children were murdered...
