Shoftim: A Holy System
The vision that led - and leads - this people. Attitudes towards the rebirth of Jewish commonwealth in Israel are very similar to the old...
Shoftim: The Days Before Us
The people of Israel and the world in general are entering into a very delicate and difficult phase of human existence. The menace of...
Being Perfect
In the world’s understanding the following declaration in the Torah portion of Shoftim is translated in a traditionally incorrect and...
Re’EH: Being Yashar-Upright
Life Lessons from the Torah Portion of Re’Eh Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17 At the end of a Torah portion describing the choices that Hashem...
Re'eh: Seeing and Hearing
See, I give you today a blessing and a curse. The blessing, that you will listen (heed) the commandments of Hashem your G-d, which I...
Re'eh: Blessings and Curses
To understand we must explore the meaning of the Hebrew words for blessing and curses, Bracha and Klala. Moshe Rabbeinu relates the...
Re'eh: Use Sight as a Blessing
Open your eyes and look around you and hear the song of creation. The portion of Re’eh begins with the words “Re’eh - See, I give you...
Eikev Free Choice
Life Lessons from the Torah Portion Of Devarim Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25 In some cultures of this world the "Grace of G-d" is defined as...
Eikev: Depending on Miracles
I recently engaged in a conversation with a friend regarding the political situation in the country. Throughout the discussion, it was...
Eikev: Israel and Its Fruits
The Land of Israel and its interconnected history with the people of Israel seems to be continuously intertwined with its produce and...