A Mixed Message on Gentiles in the Land
The Ramban clarifies the Torah’s ‘contradictory’ positions on non-Israelite populations in the land.
The Weakness of Jewish Extremism
In Parshat Pinḥas, the Torah demonstrates the fundamental defect of Jewish fundamentalism.
The Secret Torah of the Zealots
The Six Day War unearthed the Torah of the Zealots in modern times. But fully accessing it may require us to challenge the vilification of our heroic fighters.
Two Judeans, Several Opinions
Two West Bank Jews discuss our very different approaches to reconciliation work with Palestinians.
Remembering Yitzḥak Shamir
‘Michael’ remained a ‘fighter for the freedom of Israel’ & principled revolutionary his entire life – even when he reached the prime minister’s office.
Prime Minister Lev Trotsky?
Imagine, just for fun, if Trotsky had survived the assassination attempt in Mexico, moved to Mandate Palestine, joined the anti-British underground & became the State of Israel’s first prime minister.
Should Gentiles Study Our Torah?
The people of Israel aren’t the intended recipient of the Torah but rather the co-author meant to partner with the Creator in bringing the Torah to humanity.
From Prophecy to Religion
At a very specific moment in history, a worldwide prophetic experience was replaced by man-made religions & philosophies to describe reality — from Divine revelation (& paganism) to human reasoning.
Uniting the Forces within Israel
Discover Rav Kook’s prophetic vision for Israel developing a spiritual-national-universal camp.
Israel’s Internal Development
The Torah provides us with prophetic instruction to heal societal rifts & advance toward our destiny.
A Common Misunderstand of the Torah
The Torah Israel received includes a system for deriving practical laws from a prophetic experience.
The Secrets Unearthed by Israel’s Return to Jerusalem
On the 28th of Iyar, 5727 (1967), something much deeper than a simple military victory occurred.