The Kotel dilemma. Moshe desperately pleads with Hashem for entry into Israel. Realizing that he will not reside in Israel, he yearns to caress its

A lot was at stake… We were perched to enter the promised land, launch Jewish history and assemble the kingdom of God. Only two men

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is a seismic shift in the landscape of American politics and culture. It has elicited a firestorm

Moshe’s authority had become unsteady and was teetering on the edge. Having faced a barrage of complaints and grievances, he was forced to delegate some

The drama of a nazir illustrates our delicate interface with the physical world which surrounds us. Hashem crafted us as spiritual creatures—more angel than animal.

In 1948 we gained independence and returned home after an excruciating absence of 2,000 years. However, the victory was inconclusive: We settled into a hollowed-out

It is always a joy living in Israel and observing Judaism worming its way into mainstream culture. Listening to secular Jews, or even Arabs, conclude

The opening verse of parshat Shoftim depicts the formation of a national and local judicial system. Judges are commanded to maintain impartiality and render truthful

The primary Hebrew word for inheritance is “yerusha.” However, the Torah supplies an additional term for inheritance—the word “nachalah”—and the eighth perek of Bava Batra,

During the recent protests, society has begun to face important dilemmas regarding monuments that commemorate national heroes whose lifestyles were discrepant with current norms of

There are rare and dramatic moments in history in which it becomes clear to humanity that we have reached the upper limits of technology and