As we enter into the second half of the month of Menachem Av, a noticeable change is in the air, as we move from the cycle of destruction to the promise of rebirth and renewal, in preparation for the advent of the High Holy Days.
This week's edition of Temple Talk focuses on this change in the light of this week's Torah portion of Ekev, chock full of Israel's commitment to the Divine commandments, and the love and praise of the Land of Israel.