Jewish minority has been a part of Polish society for over 1000 years, during which the country has experienced alternating periods of development and destruction. Polish-Jewish relations were particularly affected by the tragic period of the Holocaust. After the 1948 establishment of the state of Israel and the tightening of Soviet-dominated Poland, the problematic knowledge of shared history with widely different interpretations translated into the complexity of Polish-Israeli relations. It contributed to a build-up of mutual distrust.[…]
God is the Only Freedom Giver
Thoughts on Parashat Shemot
Why did the Israelites go down to Egypt and got enslaved there? The reason for it is not stated, neither does the Torah deal with the subject of God’s absence from Israel’s history for a period of four hundred years, suggesting by its silence that such was the mysterious plan of God. The human aspect of oppression is told but briefly; the main focus is on the divine aspect of redemption. Additionally, the Book of Exodus sets the scene not for a human struggle between[…]
Bóg jest jedynym dawcą wolności
Refleksja nad paraszą Szemot
W jakim celu Izraelici zeszli do Egiptu i tam dostali się tam w niewolę? Powody tego nie są jasne; podobnie też Tora nie porusza kwestii “nieobecności Boga” w historii Izraela w okresie owych 430 lat, swoim milczeniem sugerując, że taki był tajemniczy plan Boga. Aspekt ludzkiego ucisku jest przedstawiony dość krótko; główny nacisk położony jest na boski aspekt odkupienia. Początek Księgi Wyjścia ponadto “przygotowuje scenę” nie[…]
Lifecycle Events
Acknowledging with gratitude is an opportunity to do a Mitzvah. This Lifecycle Events page offers a spotlight to share your memories, joy, and appreciation. We welcome your designated donations!
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