The dispute over Conversion and the Heter Mechira
Similarities can be drawn between the controversies over the heter mechira and conversion to what is called traditional Jewish observance.
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Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
News and updates about Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The Chief Rabbinate and Conversion: Two stories
Two stories showing the extent of religious observance demanded by the rabbinate for conversion.
From Holocaust to Procreation - Let these Dry Bones live!
Demographically, the people of Israel have not yet recovered from the death blow inflicted upon them by the Nazi tyrant in the Holocaust
Continue the joy of Purim all year
Sending mishlo’ach manot is meant to be done all year, increasing love among Jews. 'Megillah' all year is seeing G-d's hand in everything.
The Fast of Esther - memory and repentance; on women's Megillah readings
The Fast of Esther falls on Wednesday March 16 this year.As we still have enemies who wish to destroy us, we still need to fast and repent.
The importance of the Shabbat Sermon - 'Assemble the entire community'
Every community should strive to hold an important Torah lesson every Shabbat
The book Ve’zeh D’var HaShmita by Rabbi Yitzchak Yaacov Reines
After the entire manuscript was burned and only an abbreviated pamphlet remained, Rabbi Reines’ book was published by Har Bracha Institute
Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook – educator of generations
The yeshivot, mechinot and midrashot for men and women were established through the power of Rav Tzvi Yehuda and his teachings.
The centrality of marital intimacy In the Jewish home
The mitzva of marital relations as central to the life of the home is well established in Judaism, while. Christianity minimizes its value.
Sorcery, magic, and goddesses
The seal of Hashem is truth, and those who serve Him must refrain from any use of lies to strengthen faith.
The Prophecy of Moses and the Revelation at Mount Sinai
Moshe Rabbeinu’s level of prophecy was distinct from all other prophets in his clear vision, and in his ability to prophesize at all times.
Natural faith and the cause of idolatry
Faith is natural to man.Without it, he would be unable to act and create. Paganism was born out of his difficulty to reach an infinite God.
Redemption from idolatry
As great as the destiny of the Jewish nation is, so is the intensity of its suffering from the exile in Egypt onwards to Divine Revelation..
Support for Minister Kahana’s Conversion Plan
it is a mitzvah to follow poskim who rule leniently, and accept a convert who intends to live as a traditional Jew.
In Memory of Rabbi Eliezer Waldman ztz”l
Rabbi Waldman’s awaiting the Prophets' vision to be fulfilled was tangible, it led him to initiate settlement in Judea and Samaria.
Rabbi Eliezer Melamed backs government's conversion reform proposal
Rabbi Eliezer Melamed shares today his support for the new conversion outline, hoping it will bring more Jews closer to Torah and Mitzvot.
The meaning of belief in the Oneness of God
The belief in the oneness of God has moral significances that need to be applied in practical life.
Prophecy in the Nation of Israel
Prophecy is a revelation of God’s love for those of His creatures who are devoted to Him.
Methods of leadership regarding public issues
Barricading within their own camp caused some rabbis to forfeit Torah values such as settling the Land, natural sciences, and the IDF.
Care of potted plants during Shmitta
There is a difference between indoor houseplants and those on a balcony; the halakha for those in hi-rise apartments sans a Shabbat elevator
The Mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem- the sanctification of G-d's Name
The difference between the three severe transgressions in the Torah for which one must give one's life and when they apply
The story of the Heter Mechira
The question of keepomg Shmitta laws as farmers and consumers arose with the 1st Aliyah founding of agricultural colonies in Eretz Yisrael
The Blessing of Isaac, and the war on the wicked
Isaac wanted to bless Esau because he feared Jacob would not be able to stand alone in the face of the forces of evil.
The vision of Shmitta in our times
Rabbi Kook ztz”l explains that the effect Shabbat has on each individual, Shmitta has for all of Israel. There is a way to maximize that.
Self-sacrifice for Torah
Where a deviation from the path of halakha may lead to the founding of an error, the truth must be asserted even at cost of self-sacrifice.
The Heter Mechira today
Despite Israel's flourishing economy, farmers cannot compete with growers who do not keep shmitta, thus for them it is a sha’at hadchak.
Faith, Idols and the Generation of the Flood
Idolatry serves man's animal instinct, leads to war and enslaving others. Monotheism advocates a common effort for good and justice.
Heter mechira: The ideal way to keep Shmitta
Heter mechira fruits are preferable to those grown by non-Jewis. It fulfills the mitzvah of settling the Land by strengthening the farmers.
The importance of Torah study on Shabbat and Holidays
The quality time the holidays and Shabbat afford us forTorah study lets us live an active life combined with Torah, without having to choose
Laws pertaining to the Jewish Festivals
The mitzva of simḥa requires that a man include his entire family in his enjoyment, and include the poor and despondent as well.
The Purification of Yom Kippur
The atonement promised to Israel on Yom Kippur expresses the special connection between God and Israel that does not depend on our actions.
Blowing the Shofar on Rosh Hashannah
Commandments that seemi superficial can express a deeper foundation of unconditional commitment to the covenant with God Op-ed.
Establishing the foundations of Faith
Establishing faith passes through 3 foundations: revelation through Am Yisrael, observing creation, and putting talents to work.
The Rabbi Eliezer Melamed controversy
From the harsh, condemning tone of some of the articles opposing Rabbi Melamed's opinions, you might think he was a serial murderer.
Passing on the traditions of identifying little known Kosher Species
1. The religious moshavim in the north had a considerable environmental impact on their secular neighbors 2. The "Tradition meal" experience
Rabbi Kook’s concept of unity
Rabbi Avraham Kook ztz”l proposed a unified concept that would contain all the customs, along with the Ingathering of the Exiles.
Answering claims about relating to Reform Jews
The aim of the Reform movement is to preserve Jewish identity, and not the opposite, therefore they cannot be called heretics
Rabbi Eliezer Melamed: Reform Jews should not be labeled 'heretics'
"Reform Jews intend to maintain their Jewish identity and not the opposite, therefore they cannot be labeled 'heretics.'"
The limits of alliance with Reform Jews
Alliance with Reform\Conservative Jews has limits, including not accepting conversions, marriages, and issues set out clearly in Halakha.
The Reform Jews prayer in "Ezrat Yisrael" at the Western Wall
Specifically in the vicinity of the Temple Mount, the place that unites all of Israel, more care must be taken to keep the peace.
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