Catching the Light of Jerusalem
When describing the mitzvah of bikkurim, the Torah emphasizes that the farmer should put the fruits into a basket for…
Read MoreWhen describing the mitzvah of bikkurim, the Torah emphasizes that the farmer should put the fruits into a basket for…
Read MoreOver the last few decades we have witnessed a revitalization of Jewish life in Jerusalem’s Old City and surrounding neighborhoods.…
Read MoreIn our Haftorah, the prophet Yeshayahu turns to Yerushalayim and tells her to grow: “Enlarge the site of your tent,…
Read MoreOur parsha contains many laws of war. The Torah teaches us about who should go to war and who should…
Read MoreThe centrality of Yerushalayim is a major theme in our parsha. For example, in the beginning of the parsha, we…
Read MoreSince 1967, there has been an ongoing concretization of the current quarter system in Jerusalem. Official maps can be found…
Read MoreOn August 14th a lone gun man shot 8 pedestrians just outside of Jerusalem’s Old City and then fled into…
Read MoreOur parsha explores the nature of the Jewish people’s connection to the Land of Israel. Interestingly, it seems that there…
Read MoreThis week is known is Shabbat Nachamu, when we read the beautiful haftorah of consolation. As usual, it is also…
Read MoreAn Emirati political scientist has publicly come out in support of the Jerusalem Mufti’s Fatwa against muslims visiting Jerusalem through…
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