September 12, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Ki Tavo 5785 (2025) Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 (Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22) Promised Land Ki Tavo, the name of this Torah portion means “When you enter.” The sentence relates to the...
September 11, 2025 – HRA18 We mourn the violent killing of Charlie Kirk. While the full facts and motive are still under investigation, this tragic event underscores the urgency of rejecting political violence in all its forms. We call on leaders and...
August 28, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Ki Tietzei 5785 (2025) Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 (Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10) Rules for War Ki Teitzei, the name of this Torah portion means “If you go out.” Because the sentence relates to...
The March of Remembrance Houston 2025, hosted by the Holocaust Remembrance Association (HRA18), was a transformative day of reflection, unity and education, bringing together community leaders, dignitaries and participants to honor Holocaust survivors and confront...
August 28, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Shoftim 5785 (2025) Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 (Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12) Shoftim, the name of this Torah portion means “Judges.” This comes from Deuteronomy (16:18) where God instructed His...
August 27, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Many of us around the world have been observing that journalists too have died because of the conflict in Gaza. International media has devoted a lot of attention to these deaths. It is particularly important for us to...
