Jerusalem and the Divine Image
The Gemara Yoma (64b) records a fundamental debate amongst the Tannaim as to how the world was created. Throughout the extended discussion, the Chachamim, the sages…
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Cherna Moskowitz: The Pearl of Jerusalem
Once in a generation does time stop for a moment in Jerusalem. Once in a generation there’s a dark cloud…
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Rebbe Yochanan ben Zakkai: Redeeming the Sparks of the Arzei Levanon
Rebbe Yochanan ben Zakkai, one of the greatest disciples of Hillel haZaken, was the chief Torah leader who witnessed the…
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The Arzei Levanon of Jerusalem: Rebbe Yishmael Kohen Gadol
Last week, we discussed the martyrdom of Rebbe Shimon ben Gamliel, the first of the asarah harguei malchut. Hazal tell…
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Jerusalem in Ashes
Despite Chazal clearly explaining that the true reasons for the laws of parah adumah are ultimately inscrutable, the midrash provides…
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Every Jew is Holy: the Fundamental Error of Korach
In modern day Jewish discourse, it is a given that every Jew is holy. The inalienable sanctity of every member…
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Rafah Holds The Key To Jerusalem
On May 6th this year, after months of waiting, the IDF surprised Hamas forces by launching a night time invasion…
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Sinai and Moriah: Klal Yisrael Unites
Over the past months, I have written much about Jerusalem’s unique capability to unite Jews and bring Klal Yisrael together.…
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Sinai and Moriah: The Curtain Lifts
Last week, we discussed the metaphysical connection between Har Sinai and Har Moriah. The mountain on which the Torah was…
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The Faithful City and Her Faithful Children
At the close of its exegesis of Sefer VaYikra, the Midrash Rabba discusses the incredible spiritual capabilities granted to one…
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