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May 18, 2010

Forgiving and Blessing: Parashat Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)

Raising twins is one of the biggest challenges of my life. As my kids grow (they are now 8 1/2), I have watched them develop different character traits and — being a boy and a girl — different personalities. From an early age, I have tried to instill in them two important qualities, both of which appear in this week\’s parashah, Naso.

Serious Tone Marks Israeli Council Gala

Speakers came out swinging during the second annual Israeli Leadership Council (ILC) gala at the Beverly Hilton on May 12, voicing unwavering support for the Jewish state in light of Iran\’s nuclear ambitions and the crisis over housing construction plans in East Jerusalem. The serious tone at the sold-out gathering, which drew influential local Israeli Americans, stood in stark contrast to last year\’s jubilant, dance-filled inaugural gala.

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