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In this week's Shabbat Table, we savor red lentil soup and reflect on the story of Jacob and Esau. The Torah reminds us that Esau’s simple desire for a bowl of soup robbed him of his birthright forever, demonstrating how one must balance living in the moment with long-term consequences. We also provide some tools for discussing proposed legislation in Israel that would require the government to consult world Jewish leaders on issues affecting Diaspora Jewry. Lastly, we mark the birthday of Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann and review his central role in achieving statehood for Israel, which culminated in him becoming the new State's first President in 1948. And, we revisit the 1956 exile of Jews from Egypt shortly after Israel’s failed operation to overthrow the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser.

Kentucky lawmakers must recognize that inadequate laws to address hate crimes and the lack of incentives to report them contribute to an environment that validates problematic behavior and creates a culture where some people feel neither safe nor protected. We must ensure that our laws reflect our values, and that if a crime is motivated by bias, it should be called out. Anything less is unacceptable for Kentucky.

In this exclusive conversation, ACCESS leaders learn about and discuss the current state of French identity, rising antisemitism and extremism, and opportunities for advocacy.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomed the selection by President-elect Biden of Antony Blinken, his longtime national security advisor and a former Deputy Secretary of State, as the nation’s 71st Secretary of State.