A ‘Good Republican’ Won’t Save the Jews
byAligning the US Jewish community with American conservatism ultimately advances the ideological & civilizational tilt of Israel’s historic adversaries.
Accessing the Divine Light of Freedom
byEach year, on the 15th of Nisan, the Divine light of freedom shines into our world. That’s why it was appropriate for Israel to leave Egypt on this date.
Vayikra: Order of the Korbanot
byThe subtle distinction between how Vayikra & Tzav list the order of the korbanot reflects a strong difference in the perspectives of Moshe & Aharon.
Roaring Lion & Epic Fury Are Two Very Different Wars
byJerusalem should clearly distinguish between Roaring Lion & Epic Fury in order to define the real Jewish interest in this war & to protect Israel from paying a price for Trump’s gangster adventurism.
The Value of Peace
byWhat mentality must Israel adopt in order project an image that could ensure not only survival but also a realistic path for improving the world?
Pekudei: The Essense of the Mikdash
byThe world advances through the dialectical relationship between historical periods with & without a Temple (an ’embassy’ of higher worlds).
The Failures of Diaspora Jewish Education (with Masha Merkulova)
byIf Diaspora Jewish educational institutions have failed to connect young Jews to their people’s story, how could anyone see increasing communal investment in these institutions as the solution?
What Makes Humans Different?
byIsrael plays a central role in providing humanity with the prophetic instructions to live according to our true programming & achieve history’s goal.
Vayaq’hel: Shabbat & the Mishkan
byThe deeper connection between the 39 malakhot of Shabbat & the construction of the Mishkan.
The Spirit of Change
byHistorical materialism has an essential spiritual deficiency that only Israel has the ability to correct.
What the Jewish Left Gets Right
byThe problematic tribe of Dan has an important secret role to play in Israel’s redemption process.
Ki Tisa: The Ideal Versus the Real
byHaShem’s choice of Israel isn’t like some human decision that could be revoked, but rather an act that transforms the nation into a Divine creation that for all eternity won’t ever be changed.