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…
Freedom is beyond and before a state, itself before choice and deed. Freedom is an inherent quality, not attained, but expressed. It is the…
Rosh Ḥodesh Nisan greets us once a year and reminds us what real Hebrew leadership means.
“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…
The 13th of Adar was once a Hebrew festival marking the date Yehuda Maccabi defeated the Seleucid-Greek General Nikanor at Adasa.
Mordekhai rejected the notion that Israel was weak and recognized his people’s true inner potential.
Moshe, having lived 120 years to the date of his birth, completed his role as Israel’s national leader, judge, leading prophet & even high priest.
Korbanot 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.
I looked into my mirror last night and saw a snake. Its head was shaped like an arrow, with gleaming eyes set like polished…
The 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.
A tree was planted across the park From my balcony I glimpse its branches and the old men sitting in the shade They brought…
The melekh does not actually rule over Israel but rather embodies the mission and aspirations of his nation to the extent that he becomes a microcosm of the entire Jewish people and his personal identity is absorbed into Israel’s collective national identity.
I found her in a shepherd’s vale With lilies twined up in her hair I asked her what had brought her there and she…