The eternal struggle between light and darkness
A fascinating discussion of the spiritual underpinnings and dimensions of this special holiday.
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No rest for the righteous
Hashem works behind the scenes to make sure that history happens.
When Jacob defeated the United Nations and the European Union
Jacob's 3-part contingency plan: Appeasement, prayer and war.
Stairway to Heaven vs. Dust in the Wind
Kislev and the clash of cultures: Seeing is believing, or believing is seeing?
The hunter seeks to exploit the world
What are the main differences and similarities between Yaakov and Esav and how does this apply to each and every one of us?
Hevron: Gateway to both the Land of Israel and the world to come
Abraham our Father, Mike Pompeo, and Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel.
The winds of war vs. the kindness of Abraham
Shining a light in dark times.
When G-d finally finds a friend
Maimonides Day on the Temple Mount: The changing reality of Jewish prayer.
Winter is approaching: Is all the rain a blessing?
Water, water everywhere: The blessing of rain vs. the retribution of the Great Flood.
Back to the Garden of Eden: Challenges of choice
Deuteronomy to Genesis: The secret of the broken tablets.
Forgiving others and forgiving ourselves
The Story of Jonah: This Yom Kippur, Don’t Forget to Pray for the Whole World.
Judgement of Rosh Hashanah: Joy mixed with trepidation
The shofar of Mount Sinai and the shofar of Rosh Hashanah: A divine cosmic wink.
Torah shining forth from the midst of idolatry
Rabbi Chaim Richman, back from India, shares his adventures and unique Torah insights.
Fighting for the beauty deep within ourselves
Giving ourselves a fair shake in Elul.
Be your own gatekeeper, and wake up beautiful you
Rosh Hashanah is around the corner and now is the time to prepare to stand before the Creator and declare Him King of all creation.
Israel needs full sovereignty over the place of the Holy Temple
Arab intrigues on the Temple Mount and the opportunities they Present.
Israel boycotts the anti-Semites and is demonized
The divine promise of the Land of Israel vs. the hatred and lies of Tlaib and Omar.
Making history on the Temple Mount
A first-hand account of the historic ascent of 1729 Jews to the Temple Mount on the fast day of Tisha B'Av
What’s really missing from the world?
The destruction of the Holy Temple: What’s really missing from the world?
Where can you find cities of refuge from accidental murder?
The Holy Temple: World headquarters of heightened sensitivity.
Is the grass greener on the other side of the Jordan?
The Three Weeks of Mourning for the Holy Temple: From fasting to rebuilding.
Transformation into a Nation of Individuals
True love of the Land of Israel and a new generation of leadership.
The evil-eyed Prophet Bilaam, founder of the BDS movement
Parashat Bilaam and the Jewish connection to the Land of Israel.
The ordinance of the red heifer - Our ticket to the Holy Temple
Two strikes (on the rock) and you're out: Watching the Nation of Israel grow up.
How does peace accompany Israel throughout the generations?
The lost generation of the desert: Disgruntled, discouraged and defiant.
Fake news: From the days of the spies until the days of Trump
The spies who came in from the Promised Land: One evil report and forty years in the wilderness.
Divine signs in our life journeys
Life lessons from the inscrutable generation of the desert.
‘Love of Israel’ means telling the truth: It’s time to come home
From Jerusalem Day to Shavuot: The flags of unity.
Lag Ba’omer vs. Eurovision: The blessings and the curses
The rise of anti-Semitism and the curse of Exile.
The days of Counting the Omer: An inner spiritual workshop
Readings in Leviticus: Revealing G-dliness in this world.
The State of Israel: The memory that leads to rebirth
What the State of Israel means for the Jewish people and all humanity.
Anti-Semitism vs. the Omer: The meaning of Jewish existence
The life-changing potential inherent in time.
The Passover offering & world opinion: Just do it
The ‘speaking mouth’ of Passover: Letting the world know that G-d is one.
The spiritual significance of Israeli elections
Is it a coincidence that Israel goes to the polls this week, or are Israeli elections an integral part of the process of redemption?
Israeli elections and the coming of Moshiach
Ancient Temple discoveries, Red Heifers, and the Golan Heights.
The eighth day: A celebration of the Divine Presence
Serving G-d with joy, according to His rules.
Terror in Israel and lessons from the Purim story
The Holy Temple: World headquarters for truth, justice and the refinement of the human spirit.
Amalek and modern day Jew hatred: A wake-up call
Thoughts about contemporary anti-Semitism - the current incarnation of Amalek - and the challenge facing American Jewry in particular.
Building the Temple: You’ve got to have a heart
Understanding the Tabernacle: The finishing touch of Creation.
When the US Congressmen visit the Temple Mount
The Golden Calf, Revisionist history and other illusions: Reshaping reality to suit one’s needs.
In Memory of Ori Ansbacher: The Battle of Light vs. Darkness
Accessing the secret power of unspoken prayer.
Build the Holy Temple: The central theme of Jewish life
Why are there two months of Adar this year? Understanding the Jewish leap year.
The Mount Sinai experience vs. Fake News
Inalienable Jewish rights to the Land of Israel: Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Understanding the Sinai revelation: Pinnacle of human experience
Gifting the Torah to a G-d-centered world.
Tests of faith in a G-d-centered world
Splitting of the sea: Seeing the reality of G-d in this world.
The secret of freedom from enslavement to time
Welcoming the month of Shevat, time of renewal and rebirth.
What is the meaning of true faith? Standing nature on its head
The Ten Plagues & the reason for Creation: It’s all about man.
Can extinction be a tragedy? The pros and cons of man
Considering a world without gender, family, nation, borders...or man.
The courageous children of Joseph reclaiming the Land of Israel
To pray means to ask for the one thing you are afraid could never come true.
Ofra drive-by shooting victims: Praying for a precious family
The spiritual and the political ramifications of the horrific terrorist attack that took place this week outside the community of Ofra.
Hanukkah and modern-day decrees against Israel
The Joseph-Hanukkah connection: Seeing Hashem’s hand in everything,
Renewing the Miraculous in Our Lives
Noah’s Dove, Jacob and the Secret of the Chanukah Oil.
Stairway to Heaven vs. Dust in the Wind: Who are Yaakov & Esav?
Kislev and the Clash of Cultures: Seeing is Believing, or Believing is Seeing?
Spiritualism vs materialism: Who's on top?
The Book of Genesis: Recreating creation, one family at a time.
What does ‘the forefathers are the chariot’ mean?
Understanding the amazing hospitality of our patriarch Abraham.
Spiritual iconoclast and father of the Jewish people
Our father Abraham, the first of the true believers.
Evidence of ancient Jewish Jerusalem vs. ‘Palestinian’ lies
The chillingly familiar story of the descent of humanity.
A visit to Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem
Parashat B’reishith and the recreation of the world: G-d gave the Land of Israel to the Jewish People.
Why is Sukkot the most joyous time of the year?
The Ushpizin: Welcoming the seven holy shepherds into the Sukkah.
Yom Kippur, sin, and repentance: The plea of temporary insanity
Spiritual goals of the High Holy Days.
