Jewish Education Through Torah
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Events & Classes
    • Events
    • Classes
  • Glebe Shul
  • Jewish Women’s Network
  • Donate
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
Select Page

Acharei Mot – Kedoshim

by Yiska Guberman | May 8, 2025 | Acharei Mos Kedoshim, Weekly Parsha, Yiska Guberman

This Shabbat, we read two parshiyot that are connected: Acharei Mot and Kedoshim.Parshat Acharei Mot begins by noting that these words were spoken “after the death of Aaron’s two sons,” Nadav and Avihu, who died when they came too close to God – a tragic...

Setting a New Course

by Rabbi Altonaga | May 1, 2025 | Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Tazria, Weekly Parsha

At NASA, when an endeavour is unsuccessful, they don’t call it failure, they call it “an early attempt.”  There are two sides of this coin that make it such an effective methodology.  1. Wallowing in failure never helped anyone.  If you let...

Don’t be Fooled by the Pig

by Rabbi Shaps | Apr 24, 2025 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Shemini, Weekly Parsha

“With friends like these, who needs enemies?” We’ve all heard that saying. The pain inflicted by someone we trust as a friend can cut much deeper because our guard is down. When dealing with an obvious enemy, we remain vigilant, ensuring they don’t harm us. The...

The Humility of Vayikra and Cleaning for Pesach

by Yiska Guberman | Apr 3, 2025 | Passover, Pesach, Weekly Parsha, Yiska Guberman

Parshat Vayikra begins with an unusual detail in its very first word: “וַיִּקְרָא” (Vayikra—“And He called”). The aleph at the end of the word is written smaller than usual in the Torah. This seemingly minor scribal detail carries deep significance,...

Whose Fault is it This Time?

by Rabbi Altonaga | Mar 28, 2025 | Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Weekly Parsha

When things don’t work out in your home, whose fault is it usually?  What about when things aren’t going well at your job?   In this week’s Torah portion, Pekudei, the Israelites put all their money, all of their labour, and all of their energy into building the...

The Power of Positivity

by Rabbi Shaps | Mar 20, 2025 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Vayakel, Weekly Parsha

Research suggests that a healthy balance in relationships and interactions involves a ratio of 5 positive interactions for every 1 negative interaction. The idea, popularized by relationship researcher John Gottman, is that healthy relationships and...
« Older Entries

Learn More About Jet

Support Jet

JET relies on donations from our generous community to support our operations.

Donate Now

Visit Us On Facebook and YouTube

Visit JET on Facebook

 

 

 

Visit JET on YouTube

Jet provides a wide variety of classes, programs, small group study opportunities and more to Jews of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge and practice.

Let JET help you make your connection to Judaism more vibrant, meaningful and inspiring.

JET is a beneficiary of The Jewish Federation of Ottawa.

Menu

Home

About Us 

Contact Us 

Events 

Classes

Donate

Glebe Shul

Jewish Women’s Network

Blog