Jerusalem As The Light Of The World
The holiday of Chanukah revolves around the fire and light of our Menorahs. Generally, light is understood to be a…
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The Grace of Jerusalem
When Yaakov and his family return to the Land of Israel, they make an extended stay near the city of…
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Channukah Has Special Meaning for Ateret Cohanim Maccabees
In this so called post Zionist era, where idealism seems dead in some quarters and people seem to be only…
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Court victory for Yemenite Sanctified Trust
More Jews to hopefully return to Shiloach. In yet another legal victory for the Yemenite Sanctified Trust Committee, the courts basically ruled…
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The “I” of Jerusalem
After Yaakov’s stirring dream of the angels ascending and descending the ladder, he awakes upon Temple Mount all startled and…
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Jerusalem And The Blessings
Our parsha tells the dramatic story of Esav and Yaakov struggling to be the recipient of their father’s blessing. Despite…
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Avraham Amongst the Mourners of Zion
After Sarah’s death, the Torah tells us that “Abraham came to eulogize Sarah and to bewail her.” Where was Avraham…
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Project: Water Proofing
Our students are the ultimate urban pioneers. While modern buildings throughout Jerusalem are built like any other city in the…
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Encountering God in the Guests of Yerushalayim
This week’s parsha begins with an anomaly. God appears to Avraham who is sitting by at the entrance of his…
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A Review of Pre-Israel Land Ownership in Judea
A Review of Pre-Israel Land Ownership in Judea[1]John D. Reisner Arab and leftist mythmaking is never so industrious as when…
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