Remembering Amalek

The Three Mitzvot Concerning the Obliteration of Amalek Three mitzvot in the Torah relate to Amalek. The first is a positive commandment to remember what Amalek did to us, as it says, Remember what Amalek did to you on the way when you were leaving Egypt(Devarim 25:17). The second is a negative commandment not to forget what Amalek did … Read more

The Eulogy for Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal HY”D

It is hard to believe, but recently Rabbi Itamar and his wife Miriam spoke about the possibility that one of them would be killed for the sanctification of God’s name, and agreed that they were prepared to courageously rise to this challenge. They did not speak this way because they were extremists who did not … Read more

The Borders of the Land of Israel

Map of the borders of the Land of Israel according to the Biblical verses, Jewish law arbiters, and commentators * The borders of the Land conquered by the Israelites when they ascended from Egypt are only the basis * The borders of the Land of Israel are broader, however, the generation entering the Land was … Read more

What’s So Special About Separating Challah?

In the past, separating ‘challah’ was the basic and most frequent gift given to the Kohanim, strengthening the connection between them and the rest of Israel * Bread is man’s unique food, because it requires labor and creativity * By separating ‘challah’, one is reminded to channel his creative powers to ‘Tikkun Olam’ * Our … Read more

Shabbat Legislation – Only Through Agreement

The Sanctity of Shabbat Whenever disputes concerning Shabbat arise, terrible sorrow fills the heart. Surely, Shabbat is intended to reveal the ideals of ‘emunah‘ (faith) and ‘herut‘ (freedom), and consequently, Shabbat is a reminder of Creation and the Exodus from Egypt, and is a sign that God gave to Israel to be His Chosen People, … Read more

‘Ger Toshav’: Obstacles and Aspirations

The Torah’s vision is that in the Land of Israel, besides the Jewish nation, only those who share in Israel’s mission of being a ‘light unto the nations’ may live here * The controversy surrounding the issue of non-Jews residing in the Land of Israel today, when the status of ‘ger toshav’ (resident alien) does … Read more

Sign the New Organ Donor Card

The main points of the complex issue of organ transplants * The essential question: Determination of the moment of death – is brain death considered death, even though the heart continues beating? The Chief Rabbinate decided to allow transplants, but justifiably conditioned it on the presence of a God-fearing physician * The medical establishment, which … Read more

The Demonstrations Themselves are Corrupt

The relatively minor suspicions against Prime Minister Netanyahu which have not yet been proven are not serious enough to oust representatives chosen by the public * Highlighting certain offenses among right-wingers while they exist on the left as well is itself corrupt * Even if failings are discovered in the government it is not fundamentally … Read more