News for Jerusalem Lights The great escape: Sukkot, the Time of Our JoySukkah, the ultimate symbol of true faith: The answer is blowing in the wind. Yom Kippur, the great reset that changes historyThe universal power of Yom Kippur forgiveness: How does Torah define sin, and what makes repentance real? Rosh Hashanah’s universal message unites Jews and gentilesOn standing before Hashem at the renewal of creation. Overcoming the peril of existential angst and fearJoy and thankfulness: The antidote to Amalek. Our arsenal of weapons in the battle against fearIt’s Elul, and the world is in chaos and bewildered…perfect timing. Officers and judges at the gates of our consciousness"You shall be wholehearted with Hashem your G-d:" Don’t be afraid of tomorrow. The messages of Torah for a world gone madWelcoming the month of Elul: You were always on my mind. The Land of Israel: Source of blessing for all the worldWhat are the Commandments we trample underfoot? In praise of the Land of Israel: It’s not about ice creamBen and Jerry’s, BDS, and the myth of "occupied Palestinian lands". How can we stop the cycle of Tisha B’Av mourning?An introduction to Deuteronomy, the Book of Moshe’s words. Just one word, if said with all your heartThe continuing struggle for the Land of Israel: What the media doesn’t report.Spiritual roots of the ‘Three Weeks’ of mourning for the TempleThe unprecedented zealousness of Pinchas: An act of true compassion The Fast of Tammuz and the Tikkun of VisionThe Ancient Art of Bilaam Finds Modern Expression in Today’s Universities The goal of all knowledge: The bottom line is faithWhy did Moses strike the rock instead of speaking to it, and why was his punishment so severe? Hungry for the power: An ego-driven world viewParashat Korach: Don’t get swallowed up by the Earth: Lessons for our world today. Slandering the Land of Israel is the most grievous sin of allThe Spies, the Nephillim, and the Garden of Eden: "We were grasshoppers in our own eyes, and so were we in their eyes". Israel in the Wilderness: A War Against the TruthThe G-d of Israel is an Unabashed Zionist – Deal with It. Anti-Semitism fueled by media ignorance and liesIsrael under attack: Israel’s Survival and the fate of humanity. Israel is under unprecedented attackIsrael defends itself in a world of hypocrisy, media lies, ignorance and just plain evil. Facing tragedy: A lesson in unityThe admonition of Parashat Bechukotei and the divine promise of consolation. A Torah perspective on overcoming the fear of deathRising above the banality of the human condition, and grabbing on to eternal life. The Holiness of Being Connected to This WorldWhy ‘The Holiday of Second Chances’ Had to be Our Idea. At 73, Israel’s prophetic message for the worldThe meaning of the State of Israel: A vision of hope for all humanity. Counting the Omer: Emancipate yourself from mental slaveryThe purity of a true spiritual experience. To Seder, or not to Seder: Can non-Jews observe Passover?The universal Passover and every man’s personal Exodus from Egypt. Secret of the Temple offering: Striving to become a human beingParashat Vayikra and the month of Nisan: The elevation of all life. Understand the world: We are the miracleThe new month of Nisan is the time of Israel’s past and future redemption, and the great future redemption of all humanity.The Golden Calf and the tyranny of timeThe secret of the Temple’s copper laver: Washing yesterday away. Why is everyone in disguise on Purim?Purim parallels and universal lessons from the Scroll of Esther.The Divine presence vs. the spirit of AmalekAmalek: Seeding doubt and perpetuating fear in an eternal struggle against G-d. Towards a just and caring societyThe true service of G-d: Anchoring the Eternal Torah in this physical world.Torah for everyone: Man’s eternal rendezvous with the DivineThe perpetual Sinai revelation: A unique Noahide perspective on non-Jewish love of Torah. The spirit of Amalek that rises up against IsraelThe suspension of illusion: Walking through the sea towards our eternal destiny. Are we slaves to time, or masters of time?Time to leave the hopelessness of exile: A lesson for our time. The ten plagues: On the road to redemptionThe modern-day Egyptian exile of psychological warfare, fear and control. Inclusion, diversity, and the deep dark confusion of exileThe recurrent template of exile and redemption: Striving for perfection in the face of adversity. The fine art of knowing when not to speakRemembering Vendyl Jones, Biblical archeologist and pioneer of Torah for non-Jews. Tevet turmoil: Transitioning towards a new eraThe Tenth of Tevet and the Septuagint: King Ptolemy, Torah translations and the Golden Calf of intellectual arrogance. Deceptive reality: Fighting against illusionThese days may seem uncertain, even chaotic. but Hashem knows exactly what He is doing. Non-Jews, Hanukkah lights and the courage to stand with IsraelThe light of Hanukkah and the soul of Mashiach. Plain talk about Israel, Iran and the Fakhrizadeh assassinationWho is Esav today? The stain of Esav’s influence on the history of Western culture. The quandary of Noahides who leave idolatry behindEvery day should be Thanksgiving: Fathers, children and patterns in time. Illusion vs. Reality: The Progenitor of Western CulturePlain Talk about Parashat Toldot: The Birthright, the Blessings, and the Legacy of Abraham. All about life and death - and love and marriageThe Biblical city of Hebron: Israel’s ancient and inexorable ties to the Land of Israel. A defining moment at the crossroads of historyThe deeper meaning of the timing of this important election falling on the week of the Torah portion of Vayera. The amazing merit of our mother RachelThe patriarch Abraham: Sharing the knowledge of G-d with a world in denial. The waters of Marcheshvan: Blessing or retributionUnderstanding the generations from Adam to Noah: Why did humanity descend into decadence? Is the world on auto pilot, or is G-d still running the show?The constant renewal of all creation: Our chance to forget about everything we thought we knew, and start again. Sukkot joy from Israel to ArkansasThe exquisite beauty of Hoshana Rabbah: Our chance to change the final sealing of judgment. Dwelling in the Sukkah: The Secret of True JoyZechariah’s Prophecy and the Nations’ Special Relationship with the Festival of Sukkot The power of Yom Kippur's forgiveness for Jew and non-Jew alikeYom Kippur: How to change your spiritual DNA? How does Torah define sin, and what makes repentance real? Is the Israel-UAE agreement prophecy fulfilled?Preparing for Rosh HaShana: Rejoice with Trembling The transformative sound of the shofar: Purity beyond wordsStanding before Hashem at the renewal of creation: Preparing to receive a new light. The great stones of Mount Ebal and peace with the EmiratesServing Hashem in gladness is the key to every divine blessing: Torah is the people of Israel’s deed to the Land of Israel. Awakening divine mercy in our worldGrabbing hold in the month of Elul: Desperate times call for desperate measures. The transformative experience of Torah: It's not just for JewsThe month of Elul is a spiritual workshop for the whole world. Seeing the blessing and the curse – and getting with the programScience, prophetic Torah and the Holy Temple. |
