by Rabbi Nachman Kahana
Rashi in our parsha alludes to the Gemara (Pesachim 56a) which describes the last hours of Ya’akov’s physical existence in this world, when he gathered his 12 sons to reveal to them what awaits the Jewish nation in the “end of days”.
by , Rabbi Steven Pruzansky. Released: 2012.
This is the third in a series of classes entitled “Great Decisions”. In this series Rav Pruzansky, the Mora D’Atra of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, NJ, examines some of the most important decisions made by the Jewish People in the 20th Century.
by Rabbi Allen Schwartz. Don’t miss this series from one of the most dynamic Tanach teachers today! The is the first in a series of classes about the Prophetesses of Israel.
Did Israeli archeologist Eilat Mazar, discover part of the ancient fortifications built by King Solomon?
Under his guidance and influence, the First Congress of the Religious Zionists was called in Vilna in 1902. It was here that the name Mizrachi, a conglomeration of the words Mercaz Ruchani (‘SpiritualCenter’) was chosen. Indeed, the Mizrachi party envisioned itself as the spiritual center of the Zionist organization and desired to make Eretz Israel the spiritual center of Judaism.
The question is often raised why so many otherwise faithful Jews choose to voluntarily live in exile from their homeland if the Torah so clearly dictates the need for the Jewish people to reside in Eretz Yisrael. And why do we sometimes even find learned rabbis who go so far as to reject the very existence of a Divine commandment to live in the Land of Israel?
This is the second in a series of classes entitled “Great Decisions”. In this series Rav Pruzansky, the Mora D’Atra of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, NJ, examines some of the most important decisions made by the Jewish People in the 20th Century.
The second episode examines the “Balfour Declaration”
by Rabbi Nachman Kahana
It has all the ingredients of a best-selling novel or a blockbuster movie: sibling rivalry, a life-threatening scene in a pit of serpents, an unexpected rescue, degradation in the slave market, a beautiful seductress and her jealous husband, incarceration for life, a surprise release, ascent to international fame and power, and then, sweet revenge.
With no mention in the Bible and only a few pages of Talmud dedicated to the holiday, what exactly made Hanukah into one of our most celebrated national holidays?
Ari returns from six weeks of traveling throughout Asia and Europe speaking on behalf of Israel to non-Jews around the world. Jeremy returns from his US tour dedicated to sharing the inspiration of Israel with Jews abroad.
From the Land of Israel.com Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit Zechariah 4:6
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This is the first in a series of classes entitled “Great Decisions”. In this series Rav Pruzansky, the Mora D’Atra of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, NJ, examines some of the most important decisions made by the Jewish People in the 20th Century.
Rabbi Alkalai raised the issue of Jewish political independence and the Land of Israelfor the first time in 1834 in a small booklet entitled Shema Yisrael, (‘Hear O Israel’). In his essay, he proposed a beginning of Jewish settlement in the Land of Israelas a precursor to the Messianic Redemption. Such an idea was not only original but was considered heretical among many Jews who believed that the Messianic Redemption would come only through a miraculous event caused by God.
You’re Eyes do not Deceive you – Ari & Jeremy are back on the Air! After their legendary adventures, Ari & Jeremy are hitting the airwaves. For the first time in over ten years, however, they occupy radically different vehicles while pursuing the mission that has always compelled them – sharing the truth and beauty
Albert Einstein labored unsuccessfully to determine what he called the “Unified Field Theory”, which combines the fundamental forces of physics into a single theoretical framework.
We find a similar attempt at unifying the principles underlying the holy Torah.
Then Hashem showed us his signature… This message is directed to the young men and women still residing in the various Jewish communities in the lands of our exile.
You can not occupy your own home!
“How Do I Know What G-d’s Dream Is?”