The Mourning of Jerusalem
One of the most iconic and stirring kinnot is “Eli Tzion.” The opening line and refrain reads as follows: “Wail…
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The End of the Journey
Our parsha opens with a list of the forty-two stations at which the Jewish people stopped in their journey through…
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BUILDING JERUSALEM: Refuting The Naysayers
In the battle over Jerusalem – especially when it comes to the Old City and the surrounding “Holy Basin,” the…
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Its Time To Address The Greek Orthodox Patriarch’s False Claims
Ateret Cohanim does not generally make any comments on any property or acquisition in which it is associated, while matters…
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Seeing the Good of Jerusalem
In the beginning of one of his attempted curses, Bilam refers to himself as setum ha-ayin. The word setum is…
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Is Foreign Money Illegally Funding A Far Left Organization In Jerusalem?
One of the best known organizations committed to keeping Jews from lawfully purchasing land in Jerusalem is Ir Amim. Founded…
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The Peaceful Strength of Jerusalem
The midrash compares Korach to the subject of the following verse in Mishlei: “A rebellious brother – a strong city.”…
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Jewish Investors Cement Control Over Jaffa Gate Hotels
After a 20 year battle over the Petra and Imperial hotels at the Jaffa Gate, the Supreme Court ruled that…
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Renovations Needed In Two More Jewish Homes In The “Muslim Quarter”
There is a war against the renewal of Jewish life in Jerusalem’s Old City and surrounding neighborhoods. In fact, there…
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The Holiness and Togetherness of Jerusalem
Our parsha opens with God’s charge to the Jewish people: “Be Holy!” What is the precise meaning of this mandate?…
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