The Waters of Jerusalem
An observant Jew washes his or her hands many times throughout the day: upon waking up in the morning, before…
Read MoreAn observant Jew washes his or her hands many times throughout the day: upon waking up in the morning, before…
Read MoreThis week we will God willing fulfill the mitzvah of remembering Amalek. The source of this mitzvah is the verse:…
Read MoreThis week’s parsha is brimming with case studies in monetary law. The Torah discusses the laws of damages, deposits, loans…
Read MoreDay to day life in Jerusalem’s cramped Old City is a mixture of spiritual highs and in many places, especially…
Read MoreParshat Yitro represents the beginning of God’s true covenant with the Jewish people. While He made promises to the forefathers…
Read MoreTwo weeks before the Makat Bechorot, God taught the Jewish people the laws of the first Seder night. After detailing…
Read MoreWhen one stands on various areas of Jerusalem’s seam-line that runs roughly along 1948-49 armistice line, the unmistakable site in…
Read MoreWhen Moshe relays to the Jewish people God’s dramatic prophecy of the four stages of redemption, he was met with…
Read MoreOur parsha begins with a list of the names of the people who went down to Mitzrayim. While many of…
Read MoreIn Yaakov’s blessing to Yehuda he grants him the position of leadership: “The scepter shall not depart from Yehuda, Nor…
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