News for Torah And you shall choose lifeWithin the twilight of a pandemic and in the wake of unhindered violence, we stand at the crossroads as a nation with two paths before us. The timeless message of the suspended mountain"The Holy One overturned the mountain above like a tub, and said:’If you accept the Torah-good, and if not- there will be your burial’." Planting the seed of Women's Torah studies in JerusalemRabbanit Malke Bina, founder of 'Matan', looks back on 33 years of pioneering work in women's Torah education in Israel. Op-ed. "But I want it!" - A Torah thought for youngsters on Super Bowl SundayLearning to control our deisres is the subject of a video clip aimed at the young, but applicable to all. Socialism opposing TorahWhy would anyone think that socialism could oppose Torah? Opinion Torah IS LawThrough study of science, we can understand phenomenal success of operation of these laws in maintaining continuing operation of existence. Lessons from Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsh - and an 11 year old: Gratitude and respectGratitude with sensitivity to humans, gratitude even to the inanimate. Respect for oneself and respect for one's past. Live: Seeach Sod Torah dedication ceremonyJoin vehicle parade in honor of the Seeach Sod organization. 'Marital relationships rest on three things'Learning about married life and a successful relationship from the story of the matchmaking between Yitzchak and Rivka. What is your special mission?Equality is not the same as sameness. We are not expected to be the same but we must always continue to grow. Weekly Torah Study: It is not in heaven...nor beyond the seaMoshe Rabbeinu's last essential lessons to his people. Is the world coming to an end?All of a sudden everybody has come under threat, no ifs, no buts, no exceptions.Weekly Torah Study: Be wholehearted with Hashem, your G-dAll the details involved in building a Torah-true society are founded on one principle.Weekly Torah Study: PinchasNo doubt Pinchas did the right thing. But at what price? The Temple Institute weekly Torah thoughts. Pinchas - Status/Change of statusStatus. Change of status. Concepts familiar to us from social media. But we use those terms lightly, often for insignificant matters. Aaron and Pinchas, two diametrically opposed personalities?When the situation demands it, the gentle priest becomes a man of war, who can and must take decisive and even violent action. Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: 'Mandelblit fell for Reform's narrative'On allowing women to take rabbinate exams: 'We favor Torah study for women, but AG directive stems from Reform. He didn't even speak to us.' My beloved is like a deerThe deer is an animal that nobly and easily leaps over life’s pitfalls, knowing there will be more ahead. The righteous daughters of ZelophehadHow come Moses does not know what answer to give five orphaned sisters who want to inherit their father's portion of Eretz Yisrael? Aliya: Running or becoming?Israel is not a place to escape or run to, although it can be that as well. Israel is a place to step up into higher purpose and meaning. Why was God angry? And where was Moses?One of the interpretations of the name Pinchas is "mouth of brass", suggesting that he is the forebear of those who mount protests. Toras Avigdor for Chukat-Balak: The enigmatic wellWhat happened that made the Israelites in the desert sing a song of praise to a well - and to which well were they singing? Watch: The Toiras-Thon live eventThousands of people have signed up to watch the live streaming "Toiras-Thon" broadcast marathon to strengthen education in the Jewish world. Watch: Talking Parsha - ChukatWatch: Tuvia and Yitzi 'Talk Parsha': Why was it so bad that Moshe hit the rock? How is this connected to Moses not entering the land? 'Toiras-thon' and live show on Arutz Sheva next weekFor 24 hours, starting on Monday the entire Jewish world, from all different sects, will join together through live broadcast. To receive the Torah, be like a desert!Mount Sinai was a humble mountain in a desolate desert. What does G-d's giving the Torah there try to tell us? National redemption and private protectionTorah from Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism. On the postponement of the gay pride paradesThe postmodern radical progressive has vigorously emptied G-d from his life and seems to worship a cult of Death. Opinion. You can live foreverThe Talmud tells us that the fulfilment of a mitzvah must never threaten human life. Thus, the Torah forbade gatherings during the lockdown. Coronavirus: Love and kindness is the solutionRabbi Yitzchak Botton looks to the period of the Exodus from Egypt to provide insight into what we can learn from COVID-19. Arabs who insist on a Rabbinical Court?Rabbi Ido Rechnitz tells Arutz Sheva what happens when an Arab wants to be judged according to Jewish law. Making Torah yours at Shapell’s/Darche NoamAt Shapell’s, students learn there are no shortcuts to making Torah their own. It takes effort. The yeshiva encourages them in their efforts Sneak-peek: Video from weekly parsha e-newsletterRecently launched parsha e-list reaches thousands. Check out a sneak-peek of the content, exclusively shared with Arutz Sheva readers! Investor's book links innovation with TorahInvestor Michael Eisenberg discusses his new book which explores how we can learn economic lessons through the verses in the Torah.Sneak-peek: Video from weekly parsha e-newsletterRecently launched parsha e-list reaches thousands. Check out a sneak-peek of the content, exclusively shared with Arutz Sheva readers!E-Newsletter Reveals Precisely How The Messiah Will ComeRecently launched parsha e-list reaches thousands. Check out a sneak-peek of the content, exclusively shared with Arutz Sheva readers! Dedication of first Torah scroll in Slovakia since HolocaustThe once-flourishing Jewish community in Slovakia of about 136,000 Jews has dwindled to a mere 2,600 Jews. Get inspired by TorahAnytime’s Tisha B’av world-wide webcastTorahAnytime hosts mega-live-stream event from around world to inspire Jews everywhere on Tisha B’av. Modeh Ani: Don't wait to say thank youRabbi Yitzchak Botton delves into the first words said in the morning and the importance of gratitude for every little thing in our lives.Sneak-peek: Video from weekly parsha e-newsletterRecently launched parsha e-list reaches thousands. Check out a sneak-peek of the content, exclusively shared with Arutz Sheva readers! Sneak-Peek: New Weekly Parsha e-NewsletterA new parsha e-list has reached thousands of readers less than a month and a half after its launch. Check out a sneak-peek of the content! The Torah at her fingertipsTalking about the first ever braille trope system, created especially for Batya Sperling Milner. Shavuot: What's so special about the Torah?Rabbi Yitzchak Botton provides a deeper understanding of the greatness of the giving of the Torah. This Thursday: Launch of New Nationalist Torah Email NewsletterThis Thursday, Bet El Institutions is launching an e-newsletter, offering weekly Torah insights in the spirit of the Rav Kook's teachings Burying Herman Wouk and burying his ZionismThe Washington Post, The New York Times, The Jerusalem Post as well as wire services and other newspapers all managed to leave Zionism out of their summations of Wouk's life. Except that Zionism is what guided his life. Even pigs have positive qualitiesRabbi Aryeh Leibowitz from Yeshivat Sha'alvim on what we can learn from how Torah discusses pigs. The Jewish people celebrate Purim in Israel!Purim is the last of the holidays written in the Tanach and is considered a holiday of salvation and redemption for generations. The special merit of being part of the Torah Scroll projectAmerican supporters explain the importance of contributing to the restoration of the IDF's aging Torah Scrolls. Restoring Torah scrolls for the Israeli security servicesWant to grant security services a gift of heritage and Jewish spirit? Oz Ve'hadar project allows you to take part in restoring Torah scrolls Are you a player or a spectator?Rabbi Yitzchak Botton uses a baseball game to illustrate a deep life lesson taught by the Baal Shem Tov, founder of the Hasidic movement. Unity - the path to spirituality & redemptionJoin Rabbi Aryeh Leibowitz from Yeshivat Sha'alvim for a weekly insight into the Torah portion of the week Yaakov and Eisav: The battle for a spiritual lifeRabbi Yitzchak Botton explains the significance for daily life of the rivalry between biblical twins Yaakov and Eisav. Man arrested for stealing Torah scroll from Louisville hospitalMan suspected of stealing hospital Torah arrested by hospital security, who believed him to be same person seen in footage 2 days prior. Tanya - travelling the road to a healthy spiritual lifeWeekly Tanya lecture. Previous lectures can be found by clicking the link below. Do you own a boat?The sea of life represents the many burdens that we encounter every day. Outrage after promo video disrespects Torah scrollIn ad for TV show, flamboyantly-dressed man emerges from ark with Torah scrolls. Filmmaker dismissive: 'Your feelings don't interest us.'Shavuot: Why did G-d give the Torah to the Jewish People?Rabbi Yitzchak Botton elucidates what the proper attitude should be when approaching the study of our divine Torah. |
