Rabbi Yaakov Shapira

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Spiritual transformation, becoming someone new

Rivkah makes a momentous decision that will change her life and the lives of her descendants.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 13/11/2020 16:00

Why did God choose Abraham?

On what basis did God single out Abraham to become Avraham Avinu, the forefather of the Jewish nation? Avraham achieved true greatness. How?Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 30/10/2020 15:30

The lost generation

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?Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 23/10/2020 02:00

Great potential

A fundamental theological cornerstone of Judaism is found in this parasha: Man must continue the process of creating things anew.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 16/10/2020 09:00

Rabbi Yaakov Shapira: The Torah tells us to keep the health guidelines

Head of Merkaz Harav yeshiva says Jewish law requires public to protect their health and the health of others during pandemic.Hezki Baruch, 07/10/2020 16:36

Masters of our own Destiny

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.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 18/09/2020 09:00

Nitzavim-Vayelech: All for one and one for all

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.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 11/09/2020 09:18

The whole picture

There is something illogical about the commandment of the firstborn. And why separate the first fruits from the rest?Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 04/09/2020 10:06

Heredity vs. environment

Why do we see that in the case of Ishmael, Abraham did not act as the Torah prescribes for a rebellious son?Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 27/08/2020 23:59

Torah fit for a king

King David's Torah study influenced his advice to the people. That is why he arose to learn at midnight.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 20/08/2020 22:00

The Challenge of Greatness: Spirituality in the Land of Israel

The generation in the desert did not achieve the spiritual greatness which would allow working the land without losing spirituality.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 07/08/2020 04:00

The collective honor of Am Yisrael

Moses prayed 515 times to no avail. But in rejecting Moshe’s prayers, Hashem was enhancing the honor of the collective of Am Yisrael., 31/07/2020 13:00

It is all in the details

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.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 24/07/2020 09:00

“Torah She’baal Peh”: The implicit Torah

When a person truly identifies with the Torah he also understands things that have not been said explicitly.Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, 17/07/2020 10:00

'Signs of Jewish Awakening in Europe'

Mercaz Harav Yeshiva head Rabbi Yaakov Shapira talks about awakening European Jewry, expressing hope it leads them to immigrate to Israel.Hezki Baruch - Romania, 14/03/2018 17:56

Thousands at Sukkot celebration in Merkaz Harav Yeshiva

Thousands celebrate Simchat Beit Hashoeva at Jerusalem's Merkaz Harav Yeshiva, together with Yeshiva Dean Rabbi Yaakov Shapira.Hezki Baruch, 09/10/2017 08:00

Rabbinate Election Today, ‘Truth Will Prevail’

The race for Chief Rabbi draws to a close. Rabbi Arusi slams politics, calls to change ‘humiliating’ elections process.Maayana Miskin, 24/07/2013 08:42

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, 07/02/2013 20:17