Anti-government group meets with leading Zionist rabbi and Thomas Friedman
Members of reservist protest group hosted Merkaz Harav head Rabbi Yaakov Shapira and NYT analyst Thomas Friedman to discuss judicial reform.
Members of reservist protest group hosted Merkaz Harav head Rabbi Yaakov Shapira and NYT analyst Thomas Friedman to discuss judicial reform.
Mattityahu cried “He who is for the Lord, follow me” - who has the spiritual stamina to fight, who feels the pull of God in his soul? Do we?
In his very essence Yaacov was diametrically opposed to his illustrious father and grandfather.
The Sages said that Yitzchak represents 'gevura', courage and might, but it is Abraham, Moses and Joshua who waged wars. What do they mean?
Rivkah makes a momentous decision that will change her life and the lives of her descendants.
On what basis did God single out Abraham to become Avraham Avinu, the forefather of the Jewish nation? Avraham achieved true greatness. How?
Noah was a survivor but he failed to reach the people of his time as Abraham did..Was that due to lack of faith in himself or in the people?
A fundamental theological cornerstone of Judaism is found in this parasha: Man must continue the process of creating things anew.
Head of Merkaz Harav yeshiva says Jewish law requires public to protect their health and the health of others during pandemic.
As we prepare to stand before the King, we must look inside ourselves because we have the capacity for greatness. It depends only on us.
To what extent do I view myself as part of the nation, feel responsible for my fellow Jews? These are questions we must ask ourselves.
There is something illogical about the commandment of the firstborn. And why separate the first fruits from the rest?
Why do we see that in the case of Ishmael, Abraham did not act as the Torah prescribes for a rebellious son?
King David's Torah study influenced his advice to the people. That is why he arose to learn at midnight.
The generation in the desert did not achieve the spiritual greatness which would allow working the land without losing spirituality.
Moses prayed 515 times to no avail. But in rejecting Moshe’s prayers, Hashem was enhancing the honor of the collective of Am Yisrael.
Moshe’s message to the people is not to see a burden in the details of mitzva observance, because it is there spirituality is to be found.
When a person truly identifies with the Torah he also understands things that have not been said explicitly.
Mercaz Harav Yeshiva head Rabbi Yaakov Shapira talks about awakening European Jewry, expressing hope it leads them to immigrate to Israel.
Thousands celebrate Simchat Beit Hashoeva at Jerusalem's Merkaz Harav Yeshiva, together with Yeshiva Dean Rabbi Yaakov Shapira.
The race for Chief Rabbi draws to a close. Rabbi Arusi slams politics, calls to change ‘humiliating’ elections process.
Five years have passed since a terrorist massacred the young students at point-blank range.