Who were the Zealots?
byWas the Zealot movement founded in the Galilee following the death of King Herod as Josephus claims? Or was it the continuation of something much older & deeper in Judean society?
Finding Your Source
byWhile the search for meaning is deeply personal, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things fosters a universal perspective that enables unified efforts towards building a better world.
Jewish Tribal & Universal Commitments (with Rav Shmuely Yanklowitz)
byIs there a uniquely Jewish balance one can strike between tribal rootedness & universalism?
Parshiot Matot & Mas’ei: The Aftermath
byThe end of Bamidbar focuses on preparing the children of Israel for life in the promised land.
This is my Land
byYou cannot take it from me, nor can you persuade me to relinquish it. Not through protest, nor through violence; not by starving me…
What our Historic Moment Requires
byThe most pressing challenges of our time demand a deeper embrace of our unique identities & a principled rejection of shallow political thinking.
Parshat Pinḥas: Shimon’s Vulnerability
byDespite its aggressive dedication to the land & people of Israel, the tribe of Shimon can be susceptible to seemingly benign foreign influences.
The State of the Nation
byAn interview with Rav Oury Amos Cherki on the Jewish people’s internal national development & on Israel’s relationship with other civilizations.
From LA to Southern Judea
byThe story of an assimilated Jew from Agoura Hills becoming an active participant in Israel’s story.
Parshat Balak: Israel’s Spiritual Conflicts
byThe primary theme of Parshat Balak is Israel’s spiritual confrontations with the other nations.
Introduction to the Torah of Manitou
byHow can the teachings of Manitou help the children of Israel reach the stage of Hebrew universalism?
How to Defeat Hamas (the Idea)
byTo definitively defeat the ideology of Hamas, we must completely disprove the basic assumptions about Israel that drive their goals & tactics.