Parshat Nitzavim
byMore than merely fostering personal piety among Jews, tshuva that begins with a reawakening of Hebrew identity will lead Israel to express kedusha in every sphere of national life.
More than merely fostering personal piety among Jews, tshuva that begins with a reawakening of Hebrew identity will lead Israel to express kedusha in every sphere of national life.
Destroy a soul Destroy a world Save a life Save a world The math is simple the lesson is hard I used to think…
The performance of our Torah’s ritual precepts must be contextualized & experienced within the larger meta-narrative of Israel’s story & mission.
There are words that sparkle grey in your eyes cut over a tall, rising building on the skyline I’ve heard poetry before, read works…
Israel’s Torah is not some man-made ‘religion’ but actually the Divine Ideal implanted into our world for the purpose of uplifting all Creation through sanctifying every area of human existence.
All under the assumption that consumption satisfies the soul while it takes it’s toll on the free world the “all about me” world How…
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.
Some say the soul is liquid, syrup flowing casually to fill any vessel it’s poured into No will of its own just a simple…
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.
For all my talents, sound escapes me Melody evades me The songs of my heart can only be spun By those who once were…
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.’
Belief isn’t something to be argued about at the dinner table, it’s not a passing thought. It’s something to act on. Something to live by. Something that gives us strength.