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Surveys reveal that only about 15% of Diaspora Jews have visited Israel. To me, that’s embarrassing.
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Tzvi Fishman
News and updates about Tzvi Fishman
How far is it from Hollywood to the Holy Land?
The spiritual distance from Hollywood to the Holy Land is the distance from exile to redemption. Tzvi Fishman walked the walk. Review.
Israeli Rabbis on the subject of aliyah
From Zion the Torah will go forth.
The snake and the Smartphone Family
Interview with the head of Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim addresses the hard truth about the smartphone.
Parashat Mattot contains a message for Ben Shapiro
In this week’s Torah portion Matot (Israel) we learn that there is a complete way to serve Hashem and an incomplete way.
A novel set in Judea and Samaria
Based on actual people and events, the story could, unfortunately, really come to pass. Op-ed
Is living in Israel an obligatory mitzvah? Rav Avraham Shapira and Rav Moshe Feinstein
Can living in Eretz Yisrael be compared to wearing tzitzit, obligatory only for someone wearing a 4 cornered garment?
The mitzvah to live in Israel
Disparaging the State of Israel is a shortcoming that seemingly justifies remaining in the Diaspora today, but it does not hold water.
Rise from the dust!
From the book by Tzvi Glatt, young Torah Scholar from America who studied at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva.and was killed by terrorists in Hevron.
Prophecy and Divine Inspiration today: Visualization
The Talmud says a person should envision that the master of what he is learning stands before him. Rav Soloveitchik describes doing so.
How do you choose a Rabbi? Remembering HaRav Avraham Shapira zt"l
We asked if a Jewish government may surrender parts of Eretz Yisrael, and he said ‘Why ask me a question every child in Heder can answer?'
Prophecy and Divine Inspiration today
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply talk to God, ask God Himself why the sky is blue or why bad things happen to good people?
Jerusalem Day - We have a dream
There is no incitement in marching through the "Muslim" Quarter where the British census of 1920 counted 1000 Jewish families.
'The People shall rise up like Lions' - Lag Ba'Omer and Rav Kook
The incredible wonder of Lag Ba’Omer in Israel, where the revival of the Jewish Nation in Israel is a wonder that is impossible to explain.
The Ingathering and Medinat Yisrael
In 1907, decades before the Holocaust, Rabbi Kook called out to the entire House of Israel with a plea:to come to Eretz Yisrael. Op-ed.
Sometimes revenge is the best option
One thing is certain – we have to know who our enemy is and not delude ourselves into believing that he can be a partner for peace.Op-ed
Yom Hazikaron - Israel Memorial Day
“Thank you, G-d, Thank you for taking me out of America. Thank you for making me realize that George Washington isn’t my real forefather.."
It is another beautiful morning in Jerusalem
Terrorists commited a bestial murder on Friday near Ariel, but they will not affect our love for this country. Op-ed.
Never forget!
'The Survivor':Placing any other historical atrocity on the level of the Holocaust is not only inaccurate, it does a great injustice. Op-ed.
Dawn of Redemption
Rabbi Kook: Be strong...concerning the holy ways that our sacred ancestors and rabbis taught us...add to this a connection to the Holy Land.
A tale of freedom: Interview with former Prisoner of Zion, Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich.
Only a few decades ago, under the Soviets, Torah learning was banned, Torah scrolls, tefillin, texts were burned, Jews lived in fear.
A day in the life of the Holy Land
Our Sages said that every 4 steps in Israel adds merits in the World to Come. In America you can try walking from coast-to-coast.. Op-ed.
Easter and the Jews
Rabbi Kook blamed Christianity's teachings for the Great War and its appalling cruelty and death, but did not advocate combatting it.
Diaspora Jews tell Moses to get lost
I am talking about your average assimilated, Haredi, or Modern Orthodox Jew. Washington D.C. is their capital, America their homeland.Op-ed.
Holiday of Freedom? What does that mean?
On Seder Night we are to teach are children that their future lies not in New York or Florida, but in our own Jewish Homeland. Op-ed.
Why move to Israel? answering a reader's question
'Why move to Israel where the influence of secular Israelis is so pervasive and where our wellbeing will be jeopardized?” she asked. Op-ed.
The true Torah Way
The greatest Sanctification of Hashem's Name is the return of the Jewish People to Israel, Last Shabbat's Haftorah tells us that succinctly
Rabbi Kook was no liberal pacifist about war
In the midst of WWI when the nations were engaged in a savage outburst of killing and destruction, Rav Kook penned prophetic words.
Rav Kanievsky zt"l on aliyah to Israel today
Rav Chaim Kanievsky's instructions about moving to Eretz Yisroel.
Shushan USA
Brothers and sisters, WAKE UP! The story of the Megillah is being replayed today,
Shabbat Zachor: Remember and never forget!
What is it that we are supposed to remember? The real motive for Amalek's attacking the Jews -so as to lure them to sexual transgression.
A tale of torture
There is no Noam but it has been admitted that similar things happened to others. Should these confessions be accepted in court? .Op-ed.
Purim in Kiev
Where is the Jewish wisdom in packing our bags only when the tanks of tyrants come rumbling into cities where we never belonged? Op-ed.
Diary of a Hilltop Youth
A short story by Tzvi Fishman.
The secret transcript: A short story
Can you guess who the cabinet members in the cast are? Short story.
Instant Jews
A short story. It is as if the politicians said: For every Jewish baby you bring into the world, we will make Instant Jews out of 100 goyim.
Planet of the Jews
Jewish Life in the Land of Israel is not the same as Jewish Life in foreign lands.
Rise in Anti-Semitism - Why?
Like the Jews of Shushan who were aghast at Haman’s decree, the Jews of the Diaspora are dumbfounded. What has changed?
Who was legendary Underground Lehi leader Avraham “Yair” Stern? For his 80th yahrzeit
Brave ideologue, poet and warrior, Lehi commander Avraham “Yair” Stern was killed by the British Police in Tel Aviv. Op-ed.
The Hilltop Youth: rabble rousers or pioneers?
Media and other voices insist that the ‘hilltop youth’ movement is a negative phenomenon. Not true. So what are they?
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