Two Eliyahus
bySo impressed with the behavior of the two Eliyahus during their trial, University of Cairo student organizers launched demonstrations calling for the Jewish assassins to be pardoned.
Culture
Avitzur/אביצור
byA powerful poem from Leḥi fighter Eliyahu Bet-Zuri (English translation to follow the original Hebrew)
On Freedom II
byFreedom is beyond and before a state, itself before choice and deed. Freedom is an inherent quality, not attained, but expressed. It is the…
First Day of our Year
byRosh Ḥodesh Nisan greets us once a year and reminds us what real Hebrew leadership means.
On Freedom
by“The benevolent G-d who, on our behalf, brought retribution upon Pharaoh… who, in his wrath, struck all the first-born of Egypt, and brought out…
Yom Nikanor
byThe 13th of Adar was once a Hebrew festival marking the date Yehuda Maccabi defeated the Seleucid-Greek General Nikanor at Adasa.
Purim
byMordekhai rejected the notion that Israel was weak and recognized his people’s true inner potential.
Moshe & the 7th of Adar – A Spotlight on Divine Ḥesed
byMoshe, having lived 120 years to the date of his birth, completed his role as Israel’s national leader, judge, leading prophet & even high priest.
Parshat Vayikra
byKorbanot in Jerusalem produce a spiritual ripple effect that adds incredible blessing to the world – curing diseases, alleviating suffering & influencing random acts of kindness across the globe.
East by Eden
byI looked into my mirror last night and saw a snake. Its head was shaped like an arrow, with gleaming eyes set like polished…
Parshat Pekudei
byThe mitzvot that dominant nations are most fervently against automatically require extra valor and self-sacrifice to fulfill. Observing these precepts takes on higher meaning as an expression of emuna.
Asherah
byA tree was planted across the park From my balcony I glimpse its branches and the old men sitting in the shade They brought…