One word is on everyone’s mind. During the past year, Israeli society was plagued by corrosive social rifts and vitriolic political disagreements. October 7 changed
This week’s article is dedicated to the neshamas of two of my talmidim, who fell defending our people and our land. “Death has ascended our
Fearing a Jewish uprising, Pharaoh schemed a ruthless plan. Looking to thwart any possible revolution, he decreed that every Jewish male baby be put to
Heroes everywhere. During our nation’s war against evil, heroes have emerged from every sector of our people. Soldiers, reservists, first responders of Oct 7, wives
Knowledge can easily blur true and falsehood. Accuracy lies in the subtleties of wisdom. (Sefat Emmet, Chanukah) Throughout Mishlei, Shlomo Hamelech explores the relationship between
Growing up in the 70s, in the aftermath of the Six-Day War, I heard a comment which, even as a young boy, troubled me. A
The darkness of Oct 7 is omnipresent and all-pervasive. This tragedy raises so many questions about who we are as a nation and our divine
Avinu Malkeinu. No words. No breath. Our hearts are dizzied with shock and trauma and burning tears stream down our cheeks. Our people and our
Avinu Malkeinu No words. No breath. Our hearts are dizzied with shock and trauma and burning tears stream down our cheeks. Our people and our
The four minim of Sukkot are fundamentally different from the typical items used for the performance of a mitzvah. Objects which are generally employed for
The Yom Kippur War merged tragedy and triumph, leaving us in a confusing state of sorrow mixed with joy. Initially stunned by a surprise attack,
The teshuva process can be very vague and elusive. Unwilling to confront our own flaws and face the unpleasant truths of our past, we often
