MainOpEds ![]() Vayikra: The inner light of destructionEternal Torah from israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Caution yes, but no fear!Torah from Israel's first Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi, iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Ki Tisa: The knot of God's TefillinTorah from israel's first Asheknazi Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Zachor: The assault of AmalekTorah from Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, the iconice leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Terumah: Rising above ten handbreadthsTorah from Israel's iconic first Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi.![]() Mishpatim: Legislating kindnessTorah thoughts from Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Psalm 105: Our ties to the Land of IsraelTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Beshalach: Song from the wombTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Bo: Memories of the SoulTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Vaera: Order in miraclesTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic founder of Religious Zionism.![]() Shemot: Moses' love for IsraelTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Vayechi: Jacob's superior blessingTorah from israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Preparing the heart to prayTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Miketz: Waiting for the dreamTorah from israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() The Hellenist challengeA Hanukkah message from Israel's first Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi, Torah luminary, philosopher, poet, and leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Vayishlach: Ancient agronomistsTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi zts"l.![]() Psalm 91: Dwelling on HighLearning Psalms with Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic Sage, poet, writer and leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Psalm 111: The Divine in the detailsThoughts on Psalms from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Psalm 72: Prayer at sunriseTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi - Torah Luminary, founder of Religious Zionism, poet, philosopher and iconic leader.![]() Vayera: Hidden and revealed holinessTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Lech Lecha: Mamrei's adviceTorah thoughts from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() The splendor of Tefillin: Elisha, the Master of WingsTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Bereishit: Be fruitful and multiplyTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Simchat Torah: The merit of a danceTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Ha'azinu: The diversity of IsraelTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, Torah luminary, poet, Religious Zionist leader and founder of Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.![]() Teshuva for the generation of rebirthA Yom Kippur message from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, Torah luminary, poet philosopher and leader.![]() Teshuva for the generation of rebirthTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Rosh Hashanah: Knowing the Teruah-BlastA Rosh Hashanah message from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Ki Tavo: The two paths of BikkurimTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Ki Teitzei: Free Will versus CausalityTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, founder of Religious Zionism.![]() Which is worse: a sorcerer or an idolatrous heretic?For Shoftim: The Sorcerer and the Gidufi.![]() The Great CallToday is the 3rd of Elul, the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaKohen Kook. He wrote this open and prophetic letter, which he named, “The Great Call,” to world Jewry in 1907. Does it apply to you?![]() For Rav Kook's yahrzeit: Psalm 73: The complacency of the wickedTorah from Israel's first chief rabbi, the iconic Torah luminary, poet, leader, founder of Religious Zionism and of Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva. His yahrzeit is 3 Elul.![]() Eikev: Two loves for Eretz YisraelTimeless Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Va'etchanan: Loving God with all your mightTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.![]() Rebuilding the TempleUproar over a new Yeshiva in Jerusalem![]() Tisha B'Av: The beauty of the UniverseThoughts for the Ninth of Av fast from israel's first Chief Rabbi, iconic leader and founder of Religious Zionism.![]() Mattot: No excuses for remaining outisde the land!Torah from israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Pinchas: The daily sheep offeringTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, Torah sage, philosopher, leader and iconic founder of Religious Zionism and Merkaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.![]() Balak: Tents and dwelling placesTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader and founder of Religious Zionism and the Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva.![]() Chukat: Religious RageTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Korach: The lesson of ma'aserTorah insights from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Shlach: Repairing the Sin of the SpiesTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, iconic founder of Religious Zionism and Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.![]() Beha'alotecha: The seven lamps of the MenorahTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi and the iconic founder of Religious Zionism.![]() For Shavuot: The king's Torah scrollTorah from israel's first Chief Rabbi, who, presciently, talks about the obligations of the head of government in a Torah state. Thoughts for the Shavuot holiday.![]() The holiness of SinaiUnlike Jerusalem’s permanent holiness, the holiness of Mount Sinai was temporary, lasting only for the duration of Matan Torah, the Revelation of the Torah at Sinai. Torah from israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Bechukotai: Eternal InheritanceTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic founder of Israeli Religious Zionism.![]() Behar: Shmitah - Window to the futurTorah from Israel's first cheif rabbi.![]() Israel Independence Day: Redeeming the LandTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Kedoshim: First impressionsTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.![]() Pesach: The strong Hand and the outstretched ArmA Pesach message from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader and founder of Religious Zionism.![]() Tazria: A return to Ritual PurityTorah from Israel's first chief rabbi.![]() Shemini: The error of Nadav and AvihuTorah insights from Israel's iconic first Chief Rabbi.![]() Purim Go gather all the JewsPrescient words from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, Torah luminary, founder of Religious Zionism, poet and philosopher.![]() Vayikra: Sacrifices vs. FastingTorah from Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, iconic founder and leader of Religious Zionism, poet, philosopher and halakhic sage. |