Vayeishev: The Nature of Exile 

Vayeishev: The Nature of Exile 

Torah from israel's first Chief Rabbi.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 11/30/2018, 1:48 PM
Killing kids

Killing kids

This is the true face of the soulless inhumanity which Israelis, of all ages—including the youngest of infants—face every day.Dr. Martin Sherman, 11/27/2018, 12:05 PM
Raid on home of terrorist who committed 2008 Merkaz Harav attack

Raid on home of terrorist who committed 2008 Merkaz Harav attack

Security forces raid home after terrorist's family receives money from Hamas. Police: 'An attempt by Hamas to gain a foothold in J'lem.'Uzi Baruch, 6/27/2018, 4:39 PM
Naso: Three Priestly Blessings

Naso: Three Priestly Blessings

Torah from Israel' first Chief Rabbi and the father of Religious Zionism.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 5/25/2018, 3:51 PM
Lag Ba'Omer: The Torah of Rashbi

Lag Ba'Omer: The Torah of Rashbi

Ever-enlightening Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic founder of Religious Zionism.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 5/1/2018, 1:01 PM
Vayakhel-Pekudei: Choosing a leader

Vayakhel-Pekudei: Choosing a leader

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 3/9/2018, 12:56 PM
Terumah: "Take for Me an offering" 

Terumah: "Take for Me an offering" 

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 2/16/2018, 9:54 AM
Decade after the massacre: 'We grieve, but are full of life'

Decade after the massacre: 'We grieve, but are full of life'

Dvora Giladi, sister of Yonatan Eldar murdered in attack at Mercaz Harav, tells of sense of loss that does not let up even after ten years.Eliran Aharon-Mordechai Sones, 2/14/2018, 10:27 AM
Officer who eliminated terrorist to command Binyamin brigade

Officer who eliminated terrorist to command Binyamin brigade

Lt. David Shapiro, who killed terrorist in middle of Mercaz Harav massacre in 2008, tapped to command regional brigade in Samaria.Uzi Baruch, 11/13/2017, 12:35 PM
The Jews did not start this, Mr. Tillerson

The Jews did not start this, Mr. Tillerson

Arabs live among themselves in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Jordan, Egypt - no Jews except a few - but are they happy? No, still they’re miserable: family feuds, tribal grudges, civil wars, thousands killed, millions homeless,brother against brother. Jack Engelhard, 7/25/2017, 12:43 PM
UK Ambassador: What is Religious Zionism's credo?

UK Ambassador: What is Religious Zionism's credo?

Ambassador David Quarrey meets with Merkaz HaRav dean and staff to learn about Religious Zionism's approach to the Jewish State..Arutz Sheva Staff, 7/19/2017, 9:45 PM
We will never forget: The Merkaz Harav Massacre

We will never forget: The Merkaz Harav Massacre

Memorial on Thursday for the 8 young Torah scholars brutally murdered nine years ago. Watch the video that tells the story.Arutz Sheva Staff, 2/23/2017, 12:24 AM
 The Teshuva of Rosh Hashanah

 The Teshuva of Rosh Hashanah

Torah from Israel's first Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi, the iconic Torah luminary, poet, philosopher and founder of Religious Zionism.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 10/2/2016, 2:18 PM
Ki Tetsei: Avoid all evil

Ki Tetsei: Avoid all evil

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic founder of Religious Zionism.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 9/16/2016, 4:54 PM
Parshat Eikev: What Does God Want of You? 

Parshat Eikev: What Does God Want of You? 

Torah from Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, the iconic Sage, poet, philosopher and founder of Religious Zionism.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 8/26/2016, 1:42 PM
'Eight years after massacre, we miss them more'

'Eight years after massacre, we miss them more'

Merkaz Harav Yeshiva holds memorial for 8 students murdered in 2008 attack; 'they were one like the 8 branches of the menorah.'Hezki Baruch, 3/6/2016, 7:40 PM
Three Angels: In Memory of Yochai, Killed in the Merkaz Harav Massacre

Three Angels: In Memory of Yochai, Killed in the Merkaz Harav Massacre

A poem in memory of the writer's grandson, a brilliant high school student and matmid, murdered in the Merkaz Harav Massacre, March 2008. Duba Kellerman , 3/22/2015, 5:15 PM
Parshat Bo: Draining Egypt

Parshat Bo: Draining Egypt

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic religious Zionist leader, Torah sage, poet and philosopher.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 1/23/2015, 8:46 AM
Europe is Just Fine with the Killing of 626 Jews

Europe is Just Fine with the Killing of 626 Jews

The EU supports PLO-Hamas unity. How many murdered Jews does that forget? Giulio Meotti, 7/17/2014, 12:24 AM
'Mourning Under Glass'

'Mourning Under Glass'

After losing his son in the 2008 Merkaz Harav massacre, Naftali Moses struggled to reconcile private grief with a very public memorial.Arutz Sheva Staff, 5/4/2014, 10:48 AM
Matzah of Love

Matzah of Love

Passover thoughts from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic religious Zionist sage, philosopher, leader and poet.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 4/16/2014, 7:40 AM
Boundaries

Boundaries

Torah from Israel's iconic first Chief Rabbi, for whom Merkaz Harav Yeshiva is named.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 3/14/2014, 2:39 PM
An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, sage, poet, philosopher and religious Zionist leader.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 1/24/2014, 8:37 AM
Ex-NSA Boss Called to Testify in China Bank Case

Ex-NSA Boss Called to Testify in China Bank Case

Notice of deposition sent to Yaakov Amidror to appear before a hearing on December 10, in lawsuit filed by Mercaz Harav victims' families.AFP and Gil Ronen, 11/28/2013, 7:42 PM
Waging War

Waging War

Dvar Torah from the iconic Torah Sage, the religious Zionist leader and first Chief Rabbi of Israel for whom Merkaz Harav Yeshiva is named.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 8/16/2013, 5:36 PM
"Don't Give in to Terror"

"Don't Give in to Terror"

In a letter to the PM, the families of 8 young students murdered in 2008 ask him not to give in to Chinese pressure over terror lawsuitArutz Sheva, 7/23/2013, 2:35 PM
With All Your Soul

With All Your Soul

Dvar Torah from the iconic leader of religious Zionism, Israel's first Chief Rabbi for whom Merkaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem is named.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 7/19/2013, 6:51 AM
A7 Talks to Rabbi Y.Shapira, Chief Rabbi Candidate

A7 Talks to Rabbi Y.Shapira, Chief Rabbi Candidate

"The existence of a Chief Rabbinate in a Jewish state is a sanctification of G-d's name," says the head of Merkaz Harav to A7.Arutz Sheva Staff, 7/12/2013, 7:03 PM
Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi on the Parsha: Nadav and Avihu

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi on the Parsha: Nadav and Avihu

The question of mourning for Nadav and Avihu, by the iconic religious Zionist leader for whom Merkaz Harav yeshiva is named.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 4/5/2013, 9:42 AM
Vayikra: Black Fire on White Fire

Vayikra: Black Fire on White Fire

Weekly Dvar Torah from the iconic leader of religious Zionism, for whom Merkaz Harav Yeshiva is named.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 3/13/2013, 11:44 PM
Remembering Rav Tzvi Yehuda Kook, (d. Purim, 1982)

Remembering Rav Tzvi Yehuda Kook, (d. Purim, 1982)

The spiritual leader of the "settlement" movement, former head of Merkaz Harav Yeshiva, is remembered by today's Rosh Yeshiva, who grew up in his environment. Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 2/27/2013, 2:51 PM
Mishpatim: Slavery in the Torah

Mishpatim: Slavery in the Torah

Dvar Torah from the religious Zionist icon, Israel's first Chief Rabbi for whom the Merkaz Harav flagship Zionsit yeshiva is named.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 2/8/2013, 2:58 PM
Merkaz Harav Memorial in Photos

Merkaz Harav Memorial in Photos

Merkaz Harav yeshiva held a memorial Thursday for the eight young students slain by a terrorist five years earlier., 2/8/2013, 11:56 AM
Memorial at Mercaz Harav to 8 Murdered Students

Memorial at Mercaz Harav to 8 Murdered Students

Five years have passed since a terrorist massacred the young students at point-blank range.Gil Ronen, 2/7/2013, 8:17 PM
Isaac's Afternoon Prayer

Isaac's Afternoon Prayer

Torah thoughts for the parsha from the first Chief Rabbi of Israel, icon and sage of religious Zionism for whom Merkaz Harav Yeshiva is named.HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts"l, 11/9/2012, 10:37 AM
Add a New 5 Minute Daily Study Unit - Emuna Yomit

Add a New 5 Minute Daily Study Unit - Emuna Yomit

The tens of thousands at Daf, Mishna, Rambam Yomi now can add a short unit to deepen the faith that has brought them to the study session.Arutz Sheva Staff, 10/26/2012, 2:15 AM
Lawsuit: Bank of China to Blame in Yeshiva Murders

Lawsuit: Bank of China to Blame in Yeshiva Murders

By continuing to deal with Hamas, the Bank of China allowed the terrorist group to slaughter yeshiva students, lawsuit alleges.Maayana Miskin, 10/23/2012, 1:55 PM
Why the World Did Not Start with Abraham

Why the World Did Not Start with Abraham

Torah from Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav in Jerusalem: What happened after the flood that made G-d swear never again to destroy all of mankind? After all, man continued to sin.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 10/19/2012, 10:36 AM
‘Hurt by Terror – but Not Defeated’

‘Hurt by Terror – but Not Defeated’

Memorial held for eight young men murdered in the Merkaz Harav terror attack.Maayana Miskin, 2/17/2012, 12:00 PM
Is This Country Insane? Incitement Laws Go too Far

Is This Country Insane? Incitement Laws Go too Far

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