Rotem Battalion commander sentences five hesder yeshiva students to 10 days in military prison for refusing to board an APC with a female paramedic. 11 others receive five-day sentences.
A well loved Israeli children's song for Sukkot is "Shlomit builds a sukkah of peace." That is not what the sukkah is really about.
The only one who believed the fake news that the left had the power to dismantle the country was Sinwar. Opinion.
The Torah educates us to see the circles of responsibility in an abstract way, not just concern for the here and now but the larger picture that includes the future.
The real blossoming of the fruits of the Land of Israel is seen on the holiday of Pesach, in the spring. On a national level as well.
We dery this deal, but if we do not continue to fight and defend the State of Israel, who will? We are not Kaplanists who break the rules when they don't like something.
The whole picture is that our security and spiritual situation has improved dramatically from a year and a half ago. Opinion.
The best thing that can be done for the hostages is not to give Hamas any means of pressure and not let them see our pain.
In tribute to Rabbi Aharon Ankri zts"l, killed in a car accident several days ago.
There is just so much malicious evil that we have to cope with in this country, but we will prevail.
Rachel indeed suffered greatly in her life, but she never gave up.
Asking for rain comes to remind us that not everything is under our control; this is called humility.
This is a time when threats come from all sides - here is how to get through them.
Natan Alterman was a famous Israeli poet, second only to Chaim Nachman Bialik. He wrote The Silver Platter in 1947 and this is a 2024 adaptation of the iconic Israeli poem.
'Blessed are His Name and glorious majesty forever'.The battle is not yet over on all fronts, but the identification of God's glorious majesty is sharp and clear
This year's Yom Kippur soul-searching must not deteriorate into a left-wing style depression and weakness.
The year 5784 unfortunately began with bad signs but the year is ending with good signs.
As always, the power of the people of Israel is revealed precisely when it seems to be at its lowest point.
Joel's prophecy about the north has become totally relevant.
"What am I here for?" is a question that every Jew should ask themselves every day and every year, and reinforced during the month of Elul, and even more so on Rosh Chodesh Elul 2024.
The fertile imagination of our enemies has struck before and will again. It's all about proportions.
During this month, we want to touch the source of life, to connect to the great Av, - our Father in heaven.
I suggest that each and every one take upon themselves today, bli neder, a specific commitment. To fight evil and to do more good.
Although a terrible event, there were also good things that occurred as a result of the breaking of the Tablets - and in the last ten months.
A belief-based view provides balance and comfort even in the moments in which we fear war in the north.
Homecoming is complicated. So is the day after.
In Judaism, "Jerusalem" is not just the name of a city but a term for perfection.
October 7th is not Holocaust Remembrance Day!
The way to feel independent on Israel's 76th Independence Day is to free ourselves from dependence on all the extras we thought were givens.
Is Israel's success in thwarting the Iranian attack due to science or G-d?
We pray that Hashem protect and defend them all, but every parent has his own special prayer - and his own sleepless nights.
How are we supposed to deal with the pathological hatred driving people to protest violently in the midst of war?
Where do these people come from? From a great perception of Torah, which we call "the Torah of the Land of Israel" in the way of Rabbi Kook.
All those who fear that prolonged reserve duty will cause marital and family tensions and financial or psychological problems should become familiar with the words of Maimonides.
With all the pain for each and every hostage and their family, there is something bigger: the existence of the entire Jewish people!
Everyone has their moments of comfort in the midst of this difficult war. What are yours?
The role of the prophets is to look beyond the present.
They want to know that the war will go on until its objectives are achieved, they do not want their lives risked in vain.
In reality, the clashes between the Maccabees and the Greeks lasted 27 years of an extremely bloody and cruel war. We will need less, be"H.
Recharging is the recognition that sometimes there is no choice but to gather forces for the next round, as found in Isaiah.
Perhaps this war will enable the world to draw the line between evil and good.
Despite the temptation to indulge in depression now and obsessively watch the news – use your good judgment and keep to routine.
In recent years, there has been a tremendous growth in gatherings all over Israel of Torah study, attended by hundreds of thousands.
Every second childn in first grade in Israel wears a kippa. Remember that.
The far left is a paper tiger that feeds on our delusionary fears - listen to the simple sound of the shofar and dismantle them.
The era of 5783 (2022-2023) is over. That is sad because, despite much unrest, there were good things in our lives in the previous year.
The punishment of the sinner is not done out of personal hatred.
The prophecy from the past week and for this week will tell you where happiness is found. And it is not in demonstrations.
Those who don't, will remain in the desert.
Media storms - the subject changes, the noise and hatred are constant. But something else is constant.
We will continue the lives of Elisha, Harel, Ofer and Nachman - and may their blood be avenged by G-d.
How do keyboard bullies sleep at night? Perhaps they should remember the ends of the 10 spies and Korach before putting words on the web.
This is the time to take out the Torah scroll and learn how God advances His world.
It is difficult for a Jew to leave Mount Sinai, so we try a little longer to stay at the bottom of the mountain.
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The line of struggle for Jerusalem does not only cross Jews and non-Jews.
"To go up to Jerusalem" means progress and training; which is, in other words: means happiness.
Since the Holocaust, the feeling is that no matter how hard people try; no matter how moral they want to be, in the end the monster wins.
Five tips for dealing with the pain of the barbaric terror attacks we have just endured.
During the Shovavim period, taking place now, we can become free of media addictiton and improve our lives.
People who study Parashat Vayechi are people who do not get excited about media storms. Here is why.
