THOUGHTS ON THE PARASHAH Rabbi Evan Hoffman – Congregation Anshe Sholom evanhoffman@gmail.com Parshat Shemot – פרשת שמות January 9, 2021 – כה טבת תשפא Take off your Shoes As Moses approached the Burning Bush, God warned him: “Do not come closer. Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place on which you stand is holy

THOUGHTS ON THE PARASHAH Rabbi Evan Hoffman – Congregation Anshe Sholom evanhoffman@gmail.com Parshat Vayigash – פרשת ויגש December 26, 2020 – יא טבת תשפא Jews and Military Service Upon his family’s arrival in Egypt, Joseph arranged a royal audience for his brothers (Genesis 47:2). Commenting on the words מקצה אחיו “a few of his...

THOUGHTS ON HANUKAH Rabbi Evan Hoffman – Congregation Anshe Sholom evanhoffman@gmail.com Hanukah 5781 This essay is sponsored by Edite Vieira in memory of Maria Cristina Clara. How Jews Know the Story of Hanukah Jews gain familiarity with the historical and legendary narratives under-girding their holiday observances by reading Scripture...