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Plain talk about Israel, Iran and the Fakhrizadeh assassination

Who is Esav today? The stain of Esav’s influence on the history of Western culture.

The quandary of Noahides who leave idolatry behind

Every day should be Thanksgiving: Fathers, children and patterns in time.

Illusion vs. Reality: The Progenitor of Western Culture

Plain Talk about Parashat Toldot: The Birthright, the Blessings, and the Legacy of Abraham.

All about life and death - and love and marriage

The Biblical city of Hebron: Israel’s ancient and inexorable ties to the Land of Israel.

A defining moment at the crossroads of history

The 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 Rachel

The patriarch Abraham: Sharing the knowledge of G-d with a world in denial.

The waters of Marcheshvan: Blessing or retribution

Understanding 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 Arkansas

The exquisite beauty of Hoshana Rabbah: Our chance to change the final sealing of judgment.

Dwelling in the Sukkah: The Secret of True Joy

Zechariah’s Prophecy and the Nations’ Special Relationship with the Festival of Sukkot

The power of Yom Kippur's forgiveness for Jew and non-Jew alike

Yom 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 words

Standing before Hashem at the renewal of creation: Preparing to receive a new light.

The great stones of Mount Ebal and peace with the Emirates

Serving 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 world

Grabbing hold in the month of Elul: Desperate times call for desperate measures.

The transformative experience of Torah: It's not just for Jews

The month of Elul is a spiritual workshop for the whole world.

Seeing the blessing and the curse – and getting with the program

Science, prophetic Torah and the Holy Temple.

Love and unity in a time of testing and uncertainty

The ‘little’ things we trample underfoot

The relevance of the Holy Temple today

The significance of the Holy Temple for all people, and the promise of hope that it brings to humanity.

King without a crown: Who rules over you?

Torah for everyone: Fixing a damaged, despairing world with love and kindness

Seeking and speaking the truth in a world gone mad

True leadership: Responsible, prayerful, and selfless.

The new morality: Twitter bans the Jewish Star as a hate symbol

Breaking the template: Do we have free will or is everything predetermined?

World hypocrisy and Israel’s ‘violation of international law’

The heathen prophet Bila'am vs. the existence of Israel.

Israel's sovereignty dilemma: When leaders are put to the test

Narcissism in the garb of civil rights activism

Speaking against Israel: An ancient sin with a modern twist

The sin of evil speech and the law of reciprocity: Making a choice to see the good.

The annexation question and the Book of Numbers

A thread connects between the Torah portions, COVID-19, the George Floyd protests and the contentious issue of Israeli annexation.

The media, anarchy, and the innocents caught in-between

Priestly Blessing of peace for a world gone mad: Torah presents Hashem’s vision for a just and loving society.

The Gift of the Torah, and the Nations of the World

"Truth will Sprout from the Ground”: G-d Gave Israel the Torah at Sinai Because He Loves This World and He Loves Man.

Jerusalem Day: The spiritual nexus of all mankind

Is Torah for everyone, or only for Israel?

The unbreakable connection of the Israelis to their land

The land of Israel and the secret of the Sabbatical year.

Overcoming the illusion of death

The Kohanim and the calendar: Striving towards an elevated perception of reality.

Independence Day, an event of Biblical proportions

Thanking G-d for the State of Israel, acknowledging the miracle.

Progress towards the world healing from COVID-19

The Divine, prophetic trajectory of the month of Iyar, the month of healing.

The riddle of the Exodus revisited – and what it means to you

The Biblical account of the Exodus: Fact or fiction?

Passover in the time of coronavirus: Faith, freedom and healing

The Passover challenge: Rise up and destroy the world’s idolatry.

Global lockdown: A time for reflection, a time for change

The book of Leviticus, the Divine service, and the Temple offerings: Heart of the Torah.

Confronting our isolation, reaching out with kindness

The connections between the assembly of the nation to build the Tabernacle, and our isolation in the grip of the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus and the hidden presence of G-d in our lives

The Golden Calf and the Red Heifer meet this Shabbat.

Moshe and the Israeli elections: concealment and revelation

Building a model world and making G-d’s dream come True.

Raiding the Lost Ark: Where is the Ark of the Covenant today?

Have a Heart: G-d wants us to build Him a house in this world.

Final thoughts of Rebbitzen Esther Jungreis

The Rebbitzen's final words on Eikev from Hineni. Rabbi Yisroel and Rabbi Osher honor their mother at her Levaya.

Boteach vs. Beinart - right against left

Rabbi Shmuel Boteach and Peter Beinart join Tel Aviv Internationals in fighting for the ideal Israel. Two old friends face off to debate.

Draft dodgers or holy brothers?

Radio: Is Torah learning a credible contribution to the nation? Shira surveys the streets and politicians on controversial haredi draft

Is Halloween bad news for the Jews?

Get a deep inside view of the history and commercialization of Halloween vs. the origins of the Jewish costume on Purim.

So, where are you planning to be this Saturday?

Radio: an inside look at the official Shabbat Project with the Zionist leaders who Keep it Together.

'Murder of a Jew is Unacceptable'

Friends at Shira Banki's funeral describe dreams of building a family as Orthodox Rabbi Shmuel Boteach declares her murder an abomination.

A Closer Look at Chasidic Masters

Shira travels to Uman and investigates the unbelievably true stories of Chasidic masters who changed the face of the Jewish world forever.

Can You Teach Old Daters New Tricks?

Rabbi Paysach Krohn, Steve Eisenberg and Leah Goldman solve the shidduch crisis 1 couple at a time by creating Jewish community activities.

The Mystery of Free Will

Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz discusses will, freedom and destiny.

Red Alert: Red Cow in Lakewood

Herbert Celler, the owner of the only red cow in the whole world tells his story.

What Really Happened Roadside to the Two Jews?

What is the connection between the fake kidnapping in Israel and the two American Jews rescued by locals in the Southern heartland?

The Miracle on the Plane to Kiev

Black Box Over Kiev reveals the miracle men that saved a plane by davening and learning the Torah of Rebbe Nachman on his birthday.

Exclusive Tell All with Dov Lipman and Jewish Home

The men behind the campaigns of former allies Yesh Atid and Jewish Home share their party's strategies.

Members of Knesset Debate on the Israeli Economy

Shira Nussdorf and Gil Hoffman ask the MKs: How will they handle economy problems after the elections?

Politicians Use Israel's Past to See Its Future

Rabbi Yom Tov Glazer and the Jerusalem Chevra connect current events with the Purim story

Do Naftali Bennett and Rav Doniel Katz have the Right Answers?

Can Naftali Bennett and Rabbi Doniel Katz remain humble in the spotlight? Comparing politics, the weekly Torah portion and the Purim story.