What’s in a name?
Yinon, taken from Psalm 72:17, means "to increase," "to endure," or "continue." Yinon is also an ancient reference to the Messiah.
We are inspired by a vision of Jewish life that is progressive, egalitarian, and engaging ... rooted in the enduring legacy of Mashiach. We seek to cultivate in our fellow Jews greater levels of faith, hope, and involvement with the world. We seek to inspire our sisters and brothers to prepare the world for the coming of Mashiach. We are far from having a patent on the process, and welcome you to join us on our journey.
Author Archives: Rabbi Joshua
Second Chances
Parashat Beha’alotecha Our Torah portion this week describes further procedures for Passover and includes the implementation of Pesach Sheni, a sort of second Passover for those who were not able to observe the actual Passover for whatever reason. It is … Continue reading
Shavuot: A jewel worth dusting off
Apart from Orthodoxy and more traditional forms of Judaism, Shavuot is one of the least observed holidays within the wider Jewish community. For far too many Jews today, Torah is no longer at the core of our existence. Many of us have … Continue reading
Lift Up Your Head
Parashat Bamidbar What is the purpose of the census at the beginning of the book of Numbers, and why is so much detail placed on the encampment of the tribes of Israel around the Tabernacle? This week’s Torah portion begins the … Continue reading
Demonstrating Faith
Parashiot Behar – Bechukotai What is the connection between these two parashiot, and what is the ultimate promise made by G-d to the Jewish people? Behar and Bechukotai are the last two portions in the book of Vayikra, Leviticus. On non-leap years, when … Continue reading
Publications and Papers
In addition to our blog posts, many people have inquired about formal papers and publications I have authored, so in response, here are some of them: Articles Book Review: Boyarin, Daniel Border Lines: The Partition of Judaeo-Chrstianity (Kesher Journal, Summer 2011) Complexity in … Continue reading
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Preparing for Shavuot
Parashat Emor We are currently in the last few weeks of counting the omer. The ‘omer’ is a measure of grain, but according to the Torah, it also the measure we use to count the days between Passover and Shavuot. … Continue reading
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Torah and the Environment
Last Monday was Earth Day – a day in which we demonstrate support for environmental protection. On Earth Day I tweeted: “According to the Torah, we are placed on this earth to tend and watch over it (Gen 2:15). Happy … Continue reading
Holiness in Doing
Acharei Mot – Kedoshim This week’s double-portion seems to be a long list of do’s and don’ts. If so, why is their so much talk about holiness and being holy? What is the connection? Parashat Kedoshim is one of my favorite parashiot in … Continue reading
Happy 65th, Israel!
Today Israel celebrates is 65th Anniversary! After nearly 2,000 years in exile, Israel as a nation was re-birthed in 1948. Sixty-five years later we recall not only the miracle of her existence but the cost of her resurrection. Yesterday was Yom HaZikaron – … Continue reading
Yom HaZikkaron
Today is Yom HaZikkaron, the day we remember Israel’s fallen soldiers and their families. In recent times, it has also become a day to remember those killed in terrorist attacks. Zichronam livrachah – May their memories be a blessing.