Strength through Suffering

Six Hundred Thousand The purpose of the exile in Egypt was so that the Jewish nation would depart with abundant possessions. These ‘possessions’ were our ability to understand the holy, hidden spark contained within materialism, which was the basis to all the wonderful creation that, in the future, would be built in the Land of … Read more

An Independent I.D.F. Rabbinate Can Also Conduct Conversions

Conversions in the I.D.F. In principle, the idea of allowing conversions in the army is extremely appropriate; however, the problem is the source of authority of the Chief Rabbi of the I.D.F. The first stipulation of a rabbi’s authority is – he must be independent, his halachic decisions must be made entirely according to their … Read more

Women and the Redemption

“The Israelites were fertile and prolific, and their population increased” (Exodus 1:7). All this was accomplished by Israel while guarding their unique identity and faith, namely, that God would remember and return them to their holy land to establish a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. The Egyptians had a choice: They could encourage … Read more

An Independent and Courageous Rabbinate

The Appropriate Approach towards Arabs and Non-Jews Question: Can we, the Jewish people, who lived in the Diaspora for generations and suffered from harsh discrimination, possibly agree with a position that discriminates the Arabs? How can rabbi’s have written not to rent apartments to Arabs? Is that how we would have wanted to be treated … Read more

Rabbi's and Politics

Question: With all due respect, Rabbi, how can you write that the building freeze won’t enhance Israel’s security, but only cause damage? Rabbi, do you have any idea what tremendous threats the Prime Minister has to deal with?! We’re talking about threats of nuclear weapons, and other threats that we don’t even know about! He … Read more