The Teachings of the Land of Israel contain a treasury of wisdom and ethical teaching that has daily relevance to each and every one of us. These teachings are imprinted with the special beauty and flavor of the Land of Israel.
Thoughts from Israel
Israel and the Nations
Jews all over the world are aware of the unusual hostility harbored by the Nations towards our people and our Country. Nevertheless, our …
Our Blessed World
When we look at our lives and contemplate the world around us we may observe that one endeavor after another has failed on us. Some of us …
Everybody Matters
The Sages of the Land of Israel teach us that no matter how small our sphere of influence and no matter how profound the change we seek, …
Do out of Love. Do out of Fear
The Sages of the Land of Israel teach us that a measure of pragmatism must always be used when dealing with human nature. A person can …
Letter of the Law
The words of the Torah are absolute and literally binding. Even if we think we understand their purpose we must never deviate from their …
Good Intentions. Bad Decisions
Even the purest of intentions can have negative repercussions. The Sages of the Land of Israel teach us that good intentions alone do not …
The Land of Israel was the seedbed for an illustrious Poetic legacy which blossomed through out Antiquity. Israel’s poetry captures the essence and beauty of the Jewish People’s heart and soul.
Poetry of Israel
God-Mentor
Our moral and ethical standing on Earth determines our standing in the cosmic realm. What is more is that God’s personal …
Productive Punishment
The Torah teaches us about Eve’s sin in disregarding God’s order not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge. Eve was swayed by the …
The Scriptures were in the hearts of the Sages of the Land of Israel and at the heart of their teachings and discourse. They generated a profuse body of exegetical literature which brings out the deeper meaning and lesson of God’s word to the Jewish People.
Parashah From Israel
Letter and Spirit
The words of the Torah are absolute and literally binding. Even if we think we understand their purpose we must never deviate from their …
Nature obeys Israel
The Torah states: “These are the Lord’s Times, Holy Occasions, which you shall designate in their designated time” (Lev. …
God is our caretaker
God warns the People of Israel that one who slaughters an animal outside of the Tent of Meeting and not before the Mishkan in the Presence …
Stringency and Leniency
The Torah introduces the code of law that the Priest was to use in order to determine the ritual status of objects stricken with Leprosy, …
Wisdom of Women
One of the special services that the women were able to provide in the construction of the Mishkan was in weaving materials. This was a …
Man’s Lofty Intellect
Betzalel’s example teaches us that the same intellect has the capacity to divine God’s will, to understand God’s world and to reason …
Death and Mourning
God commands Aaron and his children to observe God’s watch for seven days at the opening of the Tent of Meeting. The meaning of …