JERUSALEM DAY 5771: A MESSAGE FROM THE TEMPLE INSTITUTE: Jerusalem - the heart and soul of the nation of Israel, the heart and soul of the world. It was 44 years ago today that the Israel Defense Forces liberated Jerusalem and reunited the city. Today, despite all the forces of evil set against her, Jerusalem is growing, ever expanding to accommodate all her children, all those who place their trust in the One G-d of Israel.
LIGHT TO THE NATIONS, with Rabbi Chaim Richman: THE PILGRIM EXPERIENCE:The pilgrimage experience combined a sublime sense of expectation with an all-embracing feeling of total trust in HaShem, as Temple-goers left their farms and fields and made their way to Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. The festival of Shavuot, which
celebrates the land of Israel and commemorates the receiving of Torah at Sinai epitomizes the total pilgrimage experience. Filmed at the southern wall of the Temple Mount.
http://universaltorah.com/programming/category/temple-institute-light-to-the-nationsBAT MELECH, with Rena Richman: "THE STORY OF RUTH: PART III: Ruth, the story of the Moabite princess who attached herself to the Jewish nation and the G-d of Israel, is traditionally read in synagogues on the upcoming festival of Shavuoth. Rena Richman reveals fascinating midrashic insights into the historical background of the story, focusing on the unique personalities of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. These three individuals together create the foundations of the Davidic dynasty. " We are reposting this 4 part series in anticipation of the
upcoming Shavuot celebration.
http://universaltorah.com/programming/category/temple-institute-light-to-the-nations/bat-melechRABBI RICHMAN - THE TORAH OF TRANSFORMATION: June, July, 2011, USA Speaking Engagement Tour: "For out of Zion shall go forth Torah and the word of G-d from Jerusalem. " (Isaiah 2:3)
What is our connection to the Torah? What is a true Torah experience? The Torah is not about information. It is not about amassing more and more knowledge. Torah is about transformation. It is about becoming a different person. It is about the world becoming a different world. Click here for details:
http://www.templeinstitute.org/Rabbi-Richman-2011-American-Transformation-tour-schedule.htmClick here to see Rabbi Richman's video invitation to attend his Torah of Transformation teachings in America:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY00xZu6_5ABEHOLD: OUR PARTNERS FOR PEACE: A whipped-up mob of Arabs violated the sanctity of the Temple Mount during the May 15th "Nakba Day " hate Israel frenzy. Click to see video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eso2OkVMZDE