Culture

Parshat Shoftim - king

Parshat Shoftim

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A Hebrew leader must embody the aspirations of his people to the extent that he becomes a microcosm of the entire nation of Israel and his personal identity is absorbed into that of the national collective.

Parshat Reeh - IDF soldiers

Parshat R’eh

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The essence of Ahavat Yisrael is the willingness to take responsibility for Israel’s future. It is being prepared to sacrifice everything for the defense of the Jewish people and liberation of the homeland.

Parshat Ekev - View of Israel from space

Parshat Ekev

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When facing our enemies, it’s often necessary to don a ruthlessness seemingly at odds with our inner nature. The ‘hands of Esav’ can sometimes be utilized to achieve the goals of ‘Yaakov’s voice.’

Tu b'Av - tree in the shape of a heart

Tu B’Av

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All six of the events commemorated on Tu B’Av share one feature in common. On this day, different segments of our people and homeland were united.

Tisha b'Av - the temple burning

Tisha B’Av

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If we could understand the reality of what the world is actually missing, we would not be able to concern ourselves with what we can or cannot eat, buy or listen to during this period of national mourning.