Parashat Bereshit: The Israeli hostages and the Haftorah
The images of young men starved and tortured in propaganda videos released by their evil Hamas captors seared the conscience of our people.
The images of young men starved and tortured in propaganda videos released by their evil Hamas captors seared the conscience of our people.
If Israel raises its voice with confidence and persistence, its light will break through, its righteousness will be seen by the nations, and its glory acknowledged even by kings.
The clash with Hamas is not merely a contemporary conflict – it is part of a divine drama stretching across millennia.
The world is so beautiful when we look upon it with a good eye; when we bless its creator and are filled with gratitude.
Elul is upon us. In a few weeks, we will confess our sins of the body, heart, and mind. This year, let us focus on the sins of the tongue, for they shape the confused, divided world we inhabit.
In these days of mercy and forgiveness, on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, it is fitting to engage in soul-searching regarding our honesty in financial matters
A true leader is one who first and foremost rules over himself and his emotions. A person who can be overtaken by negative emotions cannot serve as a leader.
'The time for consolation is now, and the path to redemption lies before us.'
This is our ancestral heritage, passed down through the generations, and rooted so deeply that it is part of our very nature.
We, the Jewish people, will find the courage to move beyond engagement, to build our home with God in Jerusalem, and to begin a new chapter in our ancient story.
Prayer is one of the foundations of Judaism. A hallmark of the eternal Jew is speaking with his creator...Is it reasonable that such a central mitzvah is not directly addressed in the Torah?