Ever since we were liberated from Mitzrayim, we had heard glowing reports about a land of Hashem, which flowed with milk and honey. Having arrived
“Let the stranger praise you, but not your own mouth.” This proverb from Mishlei implies that often, outsiders are better able to distill the virtues
Human progress is always cumulative. Every generation builds upon the accomplishments of the past and advances the human condition. By definition, each generation enjoys an
Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words. In the age of photography, often, an epic event is best captured by an iconic photo. The
Standing silently in the Gush Etzion cemetery, listening to a wailing siren blaring its sad howl across the mountains of history, is one of the
Standing silently in the Gush Etzion cemetery, listening to a wailing siren blaring its sad howl across the mountains of history, is one of the
Israeli society is currently entangled in a complex web of controversial issues. The core debate surrounds the future of Israeli democracy, judicial reform and the
As we prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jewish independence, we are consumed by a swirl of confusing emotions. We continue to suffer internal
Jewish survival is the greatest anthropological miracle of human history. How did a nation survive a two-thousand year exile, without common currency, flag or land?
Annually, over Pesach—our zeman cheiruteinu—we relive our emancipation from Egyptian slavery. Arguably, we enjoy greater liberty than any previous generation. Over the past few centuries,
Failure is inherent to human behavior and deeply woven into religious experience. Despite our best efforts to rise above our weaknesses and to transcend our
The greatest drama of human history was about to unfold. It had been 2500 years since man’s first disobedience, and since humanity had been expelled
