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Translating Torah into Greek

What is so terrible about translating the Torah into Greek?

Translating Torah into Greek

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The heroism of the Maccabees!

The battle continues as we fight to increase light and obliterate the darkness.

The heroism of the Maccabees!

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Yosef rises to the top and confronts his brothers

Hanukkah - festival of freedom and light.

Yosef rises to the top and confronts his brothers

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Yaakov offers peace, plans for war and prays to G-d

Wrestling with G-d and confronting bad neighbors.

Yaakov offers peace, plans for war and prays to G-d

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The transformation of Yaakov, a kid with a dream

Yaakov: Many wives, many children, one father-in-law, many troubles.

The transformation of Yaakov, a kid with a dream

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Yaakov & Esau, rivals for Yitzchak's blessing

Rivalry and intrigue fill the house of Yitzchak and Rivkah, as their twin sons Yaakov and Esau vie for their father's blessing.

Yaakov & Esau, rivals for Yitzchak's blessing

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Purchasing the Machpelah in Hebron

Love and death in Chayei Sara.

Purchasing the Machpelah in Hebron

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Avraham, gracious host and pursuer of justice

Avraham declares the place of the Holy Temple.

Avraham, gracious host and pursuer of justice

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Lech Lecha - A spiritual journey

Walking with HaShem into the unknown: Who is Avram and why does G-d choose him?

Lech Lecha - A spiritual journey

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Noach, the speechless tzadik

G-d's first two questions of man: From before the beginning to the end of mankind (almost).

Noach, the speechless tzadik

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High times between Yom Kippur and Sukkot

The irrepressible commandment to be happy on Sukkot: Eating and drinking at the Table of Hashem.

High times between Yom Kippur and Sukkot

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Channeling the Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur

The ever intense holiday filled month of Tishrei is more intense than ever as Israel enters into its second year at war with her sworn enemies.

Channeling the Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur

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Gathered together, standing before HaShem

Making the right choice - choosing life.

Gathered together, standing before HaShem

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Becoming a Nation in the Land of Israel

Archaeological Facts that Tell an Ancient-Modern Story

Becoming a Nation in the Land of Israel

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'Justice, justice shall you pursue'

Elul, a month of building our future.

'Justice, justice shall you pursue'

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'The place which Hashem your G-d shall choose'

We are the children of Hashem our G-d.

'The place which Hashem your G-d shall choose'

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The Democratic betrayal of Israel

More anti-Israel savagery, more Western indifference.

The Democratic betrayal of Israel

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The ordinance of the Red Heifer

Achieving Purity through the Ashes of the Red Heifer

The ordinance of the Red Heifer

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Korach, the silver-tongued rabble rouser

Moshe fights fire with the fire of incense.

Korach, the silver-tongued rabble rouser

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Israel today and the bitter lessons of the past

The sin of the spies and the deadly plunge into negativity!

Israel today and the bitter lessons of the past

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Biden's War of Attrition against Israel

Silver Trumpets Fashioned to Inspire!

Biden's War of Attrition against Israel

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Heroic rescue of four Israeli hostages

Bringing our firstfruits to Hashem.

Heroic rescue of four Israeli hostages

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Joe Biden is again going against Israel

Preparing to enter the land of Canaan.

Joe Biden is again going against Israel

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Rest for the land and liberty for its people

The day the Manna fell to earth.

Rest for the land and liberty for its people

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Celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut while fighting for our independence

Making our days count.

Celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut while fighting for our independence

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All the nations turn their backs - but not the G-d of Israel

Sefirat HaOmer: Counting up to Sinai.

All the nations turn their backs - but not the G-d of Israel

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Iranian missile attack and the outstretched arm of Hashem

Parashat Metzora is one of the most difficult sections of Torah for us moderns to wrap our minds around, and Passover.

Iranian missile attack and the outstretched arm of Hashem

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The disease of Lashon Hara and how to overcome it

Nisan has arrived and Passover is around the corner.

The disease of Lashon Hara and how to overcome it

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Fire from heaven & the Priestly Blessing

Nadav and Avihu, swept away by the spiritual power of the moment.

Fire from heaven & the Priestly Blessing

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Statute of the red heifer

Making room in the world for Hashem: The importance of simcha - true joy and happiness.

Statute of the red heifer

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Every generation has its Amalek, and we have ours

Remember Amalek: Then and today.

Every generation has its Amalek, and we have ours

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Generous and wise-hearted people

The Half-Shekel offering - our share in the Holy Temple.

Generous and wise-hearted people

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Broken tablets & revelation of Divine forgiveness

The Half-Shekel offering - our share in the Holy Temple.

Broken tablets & revelation of Divine forgiveness

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Build for me a sanctuary

Opening our hearts and fulfilling Hashem's wish.

Build for me a sanctuary

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Crossing the Sea of Reeds

Amalek - Israel's first and final enemy.

Crossing the Sea of Reeds

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Israel reunited in Egypt but trapped in Exile

The gift of teshuvah - Genesis: A book of fraternal feuds.

Israel reunited in Egypt but trapped in Exile

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Israel's multi-front war

3 days in Tevet: The 8th, 9th and 10th of Tevet are all days of mourning for Israel.

Israel's multi-front war

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The lights of Hanukkah - vanquishing the darkness

Brotherly love comes natural for Israel.

The lights of Hanukkah - vanquishing the darkness

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The evil rot of America's elite universities

The alleged guardians of higher education have descended into the depravity of justifying any horror committed to an Israeli or Jew.

The evil rot of America's elite universities

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Temple Talk Radio: Prayer and preparation for war!

The ancient war crime - how should we respond?

Temple Talk Radio: Prayer and preparation for war!

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The war in Israel and the war in America

The long journey home of the Ethiopian Jews.

The war in Israel and the war in America

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Unity, spirit and love in time of war

"Will the judge of the entire Earth not perform justice?"

Unity, spirit and love in time of war

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World War in the days of Avraham and today

When loving kindness means fighting for it!

World War in the days of Avraham and today

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Noach and the war against Hamas

Wiping the earth clean of depravity.

Noach and the war against Hamas

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Ha'azinu - the song of our lives

People, get ready for Yom Kippur.

Ha'azinu - the song of our lives

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Gearing up for the great New Year of 5784

We are here because G-d needs us.

Gearing up for the great New Year of 5784

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Standing together before HaShem

The day is short and there is much to do.

Standing together before HaShem

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The shofar of Elul - reveille for the soul

Wake up, get up, stand before HaShem.

The shofar of Elul - reveille for the soul

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Getting ready for Elul

The search for righteous judges.

Getting ready for Elul

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A prophet shall trise: True or false

Rejoicing before HaShem, our G-d.

A prophet shall trise: True or false

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Hope for the future

The mysterious but beloved holiday of Tu B'Av!

Hope for the future

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Tish'a B'Av and our responsibility to Hashem

Our job is to take Hashem's blessings and build for Him a house.

Tish'a B'Av and our responsibility to Hashem

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40 years in the wilderness, according to Moshe

A timely recap of the sin of the spies.

40 years in the wilderness, according to Moshe

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The sacred utensils we bring to war

From mourning to rebuilding: The changing face of Bein HaMeitzarim.

The sacred utensils we bring to war

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Bilaam - prophet for hire

Bilaam, a real prophet with a sordid past.

Bilaam - prophet for hire

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The red heifer - then and now

Tammuz: Tough start to a tough month striking when words are needed.

The red heifer - then and now

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The treachery of Korach - then and now

Jealousy hunger for power drive sane men mad.

The treachery of Korach - then and now

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A national meltdown of will

Calev and Yehoshua - the two who saw the good - and stood their ground.

A national meltdown of will

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Kindling the Temple Menorah

On the road with HaShem.

Kindling the Temple Menorah

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Flags of Israel, flags for Jerusalem

Celebrating 56 years since the liberation and reunification of the holy city of Jerusalem - Israel's eternal capital.

Flags of Israel, flags for Jerusalem