Shilo, Shechem and Jerusalem
In Yaakov’s blessing to Yehuda he grants him the position of leadership: “The scepter shall not depart from Yehuda, Nor…
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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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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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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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The Portal of Yerushalayim
Besides the basic wood and tar necessary to build a boat, God tells Noah that the teivah requires one more…
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Redeveloping and Regreening Jerusalem
Those of us who live in Israel and have the merit to travel when we want to Jerusalem often times…
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Jerusalem As A Process
The Torah opens with God creating the world. One would think that God’s creation would be perfect, an ideal setting…
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Building the Sukkah and Yerushalayim
On Sukkot there is a mitzvah to dwell in the Sukkah – “in sukkot you shall dwell for seven days.” …
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