![]() The Midianites Did Not Get LeafletsAvenging the honor of G-d and Israel.![]() Start Building!In our parsha, the words used - to build, construct, and to make the Tabernacle - are repeated over 140 times. What is the Al-mighty trying to tell us?![]() Parshat Mishpatim: Should Majority Always Rule?The majority can be a fool as well.![]() Another State VisitHistory repeats itself, to paraphrase Santayana, if one doesn't learn its lessons. A royal visit to Jerusalem.![]() Mud and Blood at the Reed SeaWho is right? The activists or the stick-in-the-muds?![]() Re'eh: What are You Waiting For?The entire Torah was given over to the Jewish people to fulfill in the Land of Israel as soon as they entered the land, with not a moment to waste.![]() Masei: Obligation to WarThe writer connects the questions of Moses' times with the problems facing Israeli citizens today.![]() Definitely NOT a Madonna Fan!Judaism is full of separation, singling out, differentiation. Not so politically correct.![]() Missing the Point - Totally: Internet Rally and IsraelThe hareidi asifa on the Internet was an attempt to live holy lives, but there is only one venue for that to happen, says the writer.![]() On Lt.Eisner and the Desecration of G-d's NameLike Goliath, the haters of the Jewish people not only mock the Israeli army, but the very living G-d of Israel.![]() B'Shalach: Stop the Complaining!After all, the Jews really were thirsty in the desert. So what is wrong with asking for water?![]() Vayechi: Dying and Living in the Land of IsraelThe Midrash Hagadol adds a special reason for Jacob's fear of being left back in Egypt.![]() The Secret Life of HashemIs there a common denominator for the parsha's varied occurrences, or are these just random events?![]() The Gates of HeavenOf the ten levels of holiness descended onto the world, eight of the levels are on the Temple Mount where Jacob prayed.![]() No Santa Claus Religion HereThe Jews must flee exile and head home!![]() Ki Tetse and Israel's Social Issues (video at end)The commandments ensure that welfare is not subject to whim.![]() Shoftim: It's Everyone's ObligationThe blood of the Jewish boys who live in the Land of Israel is not redder that the blood of the ones who live outside the Land.![]() Ki Tetze: For His Name's SakeThe key to understanding our return to the Land.![]() Shoftim: Milchemet MitzvahWhat is the nature of the wars facing us today?![]() Re'eh: Separating TithesThe excuses have run out.![]() Balak: The Witching HourTrying to prevent a new age for mankind.![]() Tetzaveh: A Perfect FitThe High Priest's garments were unlike any other.![]() Lech Lecha: Hail to the ChiefThe Ishmaelite exile at the End of Days.![]() Hey Noah, Nice BoatAn amazing aspect of human nature.![]() Nitzavim: The Wait is OverWe have long forgotten what we are waiting for.![]() Our Visit to TempleA Bar Mitzvah boy goes to temple.![]() Re'eh: Ascend the Temple MountIf only there was a will to do so.![]() Mas'ei: Thorns at Your SidesHow did all of this come about?![]() Matot: False PromisesThe power of the human voice.![]() Pinchas: Which Side Are You On?With the daughters of Zelofchad or with the spies?![]() Chukat: The Divine Water SupplyThe water struggle continues to this day.![]() The Impossible TaskIf we try to fix the world, G-d will do his part![]() Behukotai: Blessings in the LandExile cannot be a blessing.![]() <I>Kedoshim</I>: The Other Side of the CoinThis is the greatness of Judaism.![]() Pesach: As Easy as PieWe seem to be missing the point - the sacrifice.![]() <i>Metzora</I>: No Pain, No GainJews outside the Land do not have this concern.![]() <i>Vayak'hel</I>: Work in the Temple on the Day of RestWhen it comes to the Shabbat - all work stops.![]() The Eleventh Commandment: Thou Shalt DoTheTorah is a book of commands.![]() <I>Beshalach</I>: Have to Be in It for the Long HallAfter leaving Egypt, they were heading back.![]() <I>Vaera</I>: The Final Test is the HardestA test during the final stage of the redemption.![]() <i>Shemot</I>: Brotherly LoveThis is the way of the Jewish people.![]() <I>Vayechi</I>: A Lesson Still Not LearntThe most obvious answer.![]() <I>Vayeshev</i>: The Lessons of the Two MashiachsAll that befell Yosef will befall Zion.![]() <i>Vayetze</i>: Our Place - Their PlaceRashi enlightens us as to which is our "place."![]() <i>Toldot</I>: Brotherly Love (Not!)The continually unfolding story.![]() <I>Noach</I>: Got to be in for the Long HaulWait until the dust settles.![]() 'Innocents Abroad' Revisited: 1867-2007The Holy Land was unlike anything that he had seen![]() The Ultimate of SinsA sin for which only the day of death can atone.![]() <I>Ekev</i>: The Source of All BlessingsThe world's sustenance derives from the Temple.![]() <I>Va'etchanan</I>: What's Bothering Moshe?We can sympathize with Moshe only too well.![]() Time to Arise From the GroundWhat would our sages tell us today?![]() <I>Balak</I>: The Power of the VoiceComing against us with the power of words.![]() <i>Shelach</I>: Returning to the SourceNo matter how far away a Jew is on his journey...![]() <I>Beha'alotecha</I>: A Menorah by Any NameStill a need for the Jewish people to bring light.![]() <I>Naso</I>: Clarifying a Temple Mount IssueWe are allowed to go up to certain areas.![]() <I>Behar</I>: What Will We Eat in the Seventh Year?No greater test than the test of parnassa.![]() <I>Emor</I>: The Right Man for the JobEach tree must fulfill its purpose in this world. |