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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.

The great stones of Mount Ebal and peace with the Emirates

Awakening divine mercy in our world

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

Awakening divine mercy in our world

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

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

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

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

Science, prophetic Torah and the Holy Temple.

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

Love and unity in a time of testing and uncertainty

The ‘little’ things we trample underfoot

Love and unity in a time of testing and uncertainty

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.

The relevance of the Holy Temple today

King without a crown: Who rules over you?

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

King without a crown: Who rules over you?

Seeking and speaking the truth in a world gone mad

True leadership: Responsible, prayerful, and selfless.

Seeking and speaking the truth in a world gone mad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Narcissism in the garb of civil rights activism

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

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.

Speaking against Israel: An ancient sin with a modern twist

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 annexation question and the Book of Numbers

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 media, anarchy, and the innocents caught in-between

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.

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

Jerusalem Day: The spiritual nexus of all mankind

Is Torah for everyone, or only for Israel?

Jerusalem Day: The spiritual nexus of all mankind

The unbreakable connection of the Israelis to their land

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

The unbreakable connection of the Israelis to their land

Overcoming the illusion of death

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

Overcoming the illusion of death

Independence Day, an event of Biblical proportions

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

Independence Day, an event of Biblical proportions

Progress towards the world healing from COVID-19

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

Progress towards the world healing from COVID-19

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

The Biblical account of the Exodus: Fact or fiction?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Confronting our isolation, reaching out with kindness

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

The Golden Calf and the Red Heifer meet this Shabbat.

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

Moshe and the Israeli elections: concealment and revelation

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

Moshe and the Israeli elections: concealment and revelation

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.

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

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.

Final thoughts of Rebbitzen Esther Jungreis

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.

Boteach vs. Beinart - right against left

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

Draft dodgers or holy brothers?

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.

Is Halloween bad news for the Jews?

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.

So, where are you planning to be this Saturday?

'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.

'Murder of a Jew is Unacceptable'

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.

A Closer Look at Chasidic Masters

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.

Can You Teach Old Daters New Tricks?

The Mystery of Free Will

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

The Mystery of Free Will

Red Alert: Red Cow in Lakewood

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

Red Alert: Red Cow in Lakewood

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?

What Really Happened Roadside to the Two Jews?

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.

The Miracle on the Plane to Kiev

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.

Exclusive Tell All with Dov Lipman and Jewish Home

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?

Members of Knesset Debate on the Israeli Economy

Politicians Use Israel's Past to See Its Future

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

Politicians Use Israel's Past to See Its Future

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.

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