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The Land of Israel – There’s “Snow” Better Place on Earth
My family and I have just returned safely from Israel. We were fortunate to have had two weeks of time to spend with our two sons studying outside Jerusalem and with extended family and friends. We met families from our Akiva community and had the zechut (good...
Parshat Miketz/ Channukah – Reconciliation in the past and the present
When we study about Chanukah, we tend to focus on the miracle of the Menorah, and forget about the main purpose of the holiday, the victory of the Maccabees. But it is in this battle that we learn lessons about building a Jewish identity. The historical context of the...Parshat Vayeshev – Speech Therapy
This week I would like to share an article by Rabbi Sacks on this week’s Parshat Vayeshev: Vayeshev (5771) – Speech TherapyParshat Vayishlach – Having it All
Each week the leadership of our school takes the time to study Torah. Our focus this year is on tefilla, the daily prayers, and we are currently studying the morning blessings. The purpose of the morning blessings is to wake us up spiritually and to enable us to be...
Parshat Vayetze – The Symbolism of the Ladder
One of the highlights of the parsha this week is the dream of Jacob, where he has a vision of angels ascending and descending a ladder. There are multiple interpretations of this dream and its purpose in shaping the future of Jacob as the father of the nation of...Akiva Calendar
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