In my reflection on the previous parashah, I presented Joseph as a sensitive person, traumatized and torn by emotions. In this week’s reflection, I will focus a different aspect of his character. Joseph is of course torn by strong emotions, but at the same time, as we learn from these parashot, he is also often […]
Modeling the Jewish Learning and Humanity of Our Late Teacher Rabbi Michael A. Signer.
Thoughts on Parashah Mikeitz
Imagine yourself at 25. Just out of college, perhaps: learning how to cook something that isn’t spaghetti, maybe with an unfortunate tattoo or some bell bottoms… now imagine yourself again, at 25, but instead of bell bottoms you are wearing a lusciously soft and brightly colored robe. You are walking through warm sand with your […]
To Assimilate or Not to Assimilate – That is the Chanukkah Question
Every immigrant would agree that first years abroad are extremely difficult, as one needs to get settled into a new reality. The challenge of these initial years prevents many people from moving to more affluent countries. However, the challenge is even bigger when one never wanted to leave his homeland; when one was forced to […]
The Staying Power of Polish Jewish Communities
Dear Readers, I am immensely proud of the staying power of our Polish communities. As I look back at the passing of my first year as the chairman of the board of Beit Polska (the national body) and Beit Warszawa (a local community in the country’s capital), I am satisfied I did not spoil much; […]
The Honey and The Sting
The Polish translation of The Honey and The Sting will serve as a key educational tool for generations of people seeking authoritative and clear message about Judaism. In addition to the Polish speaking community in Poland, England and Chicago many other Serbo-Croatian dialects will be able to understand and use this book. The cost of […]
Meet Beit Polska’s Coordinator, Dominika Zakrzewska
I am the program coordinator for the Union of Jewish Progressive Communities in Poland, Beit Polska. It is hard to remember how and why I got involved. Perhaps, it’s the need for improving and developing both myself and the Jewish world around me. I joined Beit Polska as a friend of the community, wishing to […]
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