Before Yaakov's return to Eretz Yisrael, the Torah presents several reasons influencing his decision.
The solution is on earth, not in heaven.
“The merit of Eretz Yisrael will protect me and my family, that no harm should befall us, and no harm should befall all of Israel…”
The Jews and especially the Jews in Israel have no real friends, but we do have real enemies.
Just when life for the Jewish people is intolerable, that’s when Hashem can bring our Yeshua, he can bring our salvation.
There is no permission to engage in melancholy, whether in private or public mourning.
Israel must stand strong for once against all international pressure.
According to many Islamic scholars, every Muslim is obligated to fight for the destruction of the State of Israel.
Israel's first Chief Rabbi: At times, the soul grows weary of the confines of exact sciences, the limited aspirations of narrow disciplines.
Making personal requests in the weekday Sh’moneh Esrei [1] – Part 1
Young religious Zionist Torah scholars find allusions to Eretz Yisrael in the parsha:
Why does Rivka, a righteous figure & a matriarch, question herself due to her pregnancy? Why is it a surprise when she gives birth to twins?
Maybe Rivkah didn't want to deceive her husband, she just wanted Jacob to display another side.
This thorny question as seen in the eyes of various commenttators.
We were once proud to say, “My best friend is Muslim,” but it turned out that some of them were not really our friends...
Isaac had hoped that cooperation would be possible between his two sons. It was not to be.
The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.
Yistchak and Rivkah raised Esav without regard to his nature.
Over a month since the Simchat Torah massacre, since the tragic loss of so many. And the IDF is avenging their murders, with G-d's help.
The horrifying toll of Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, Arabs waging war and violating human rights. Look who criticizes Israel.
Abraham called himself a "settler" and knew that sometimes the best thing to do is keep quiet.
Our sages taught that righteous people can transform G-d’s severe judgment into Divine acts of compassion.
The mantra “Islam spread by the sword” is prescriptive. The only way to prevent war with the Muslims is to defeat them decisively.
Israel's first Chief Rabbi: From Sarah, we inherited the sanctity of deed that develops the unique holiness of the Jewish people.
As I write, our valiant soldiers are facing off against the Islamic Nazis in Gaza City with miraculous stories of military successes.
Rambam: If a great tribulation comes upon the nation, trumpets must be blasted and people must examine their ill deeds A call for teshuva.
The contribution to the Jewish people is being made by so many whose names we do not know.
Even the most charitable of men, would not see a need to help those who are well able to attend to their own needs. Not so Rivkah.
Mourners who participate in the funerals of lone soldiers perform chessed shel emet, total acts of kindness. Painkillers don't help.
In everyone’s life there are moments of danger, frustration, disappointment and even tragedy, but they need not describe our lives.
G-d will hear the nation of Israel]'s cries because of what Ishmael’s descendants do to them in the Land of Israel at the end of days..
They can be – if they follow Sarah and Rivkah’s example.
If we expect the world to acknowledge the truth and put aside hate, we must first embrace our truth and our Jewish brothers and sisters.
How can one reconcile what happened with a loving God?
I read that many Diaspora Jews have removed the mezuzas on their outside doorposts so their homes will not become a target. Come home
The absence of righteous people defines a city 's moral worth far more than disingenuous assertions about its “innocent civilians.”
The more we contributed to the prosperity of our Arab neighbors, the sons of Ishmael, the more their war against us intensified
Israel's first Chief Rabbi: The depravity of the inhabitants of Sodom was so monstrous that it was beyond all hope of reformation.
Israelis today are demonstrating to the rest of the world their physical and spiritual resilience and determination, learning from Abraham.
We should take pride in being the chosen nation, for it is a position that evokes jealousy and animosity from others.
Let's nor forfeit a historic opporunity. The world is on fire.
Unravel the reasons behind why Lot's wife became a pillar of salt, and why her punishment was so severe.
During the current tragic war in Israel, I have been so inspired by the actions, by the practical elements of what so many people are doing.
The traditional view is that the story is a test of Abraham’s faith, which somehow involves Isaac.
We are commanded to go in His ways, and our role is to do an act of chessed each and every day, as this is why we descended to this world.
Commandments between man and G-d or man and his fellow man - which are more important?
I choose to imagine our celebration after overcoming evil in our day,and seeing the safe return of our soldiers and innocent captives,
All people who claim that they are now “more Kahane than Sackett” should try this simple 5 question test. In his memory.
Sodom’s population had no redeeming element.
Three major differences in the world before and after Simchat Torah.
The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.
Those who neglect history risk repeating its mistakes. Here are some key takeaways from the Battle of Amalek that remain pertinent today.
The merit of our forefathers (zechut avot)is based on the education of our forefathers.Hostile non-Jews must leave our land.
The ten tests of Abraham (according to Maimonides).
We, the people, and particularly the women cannot sit by hoping that our leaders will take care of business without us..
Even the cursory reader senses that Avraham and Sarah are up to something great – that this is no ordinary tale of pioneering and struggle.
What is the Tanach’s vision of optimal government for the Israelite Polity? Opinion.
Often we look upon Hashem as if He were a spare tire Most of the time we drive about,, not thinking about the spare tire until we need it.
Weekly Torah Study: Lech Lecha
