Judaism, Lessons, Times

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Today, the 20th of Cheshvan, marks the fifth yahrzeit (anniversary of passing) of the former Chief Rabbi of the UK, Rabbi and one of the most prominent thinkers in the Jewish world and beyond, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. He passed away at the age of 72. Come and learn from his teachings

CHAYEI SARAH

the spiritual meaning behind Rashi's statement that all of Sarah's years were "for good," arguing that despite her severe life challenges, her uncrushable fortitude and continuous dedication to a higher, optimistic spiritual existence serves as a vital model for finding the same "all good" perspective in our own lives.

Try This at Home: Two Proven Methods to Increase Love of G-d

The article discusses the central commandment to 'Love God,' proposing two ways to achieve it: intellectual work focused on arousing love (Baal Shem Tov), and creating an atmosphere of holiness and unconditional acceptance (like the Shabbat table).

Errors, Additions, and Omissions in the Amidah

"Due to fatigue, confusion, or lack of concentration, it sometimes happens that we change the order of the prayer (Tefillah). What should we do? Should we continue, go back, or start from the beginning? And what is the law (Halacha) regarding a voluntary prayer (Tefillat Nedavah) in such a case?"

Writing a Torah Scroll in English

Can the Torah be inherited by the next generation when written in English? The moving dilemma of an adopted man returning to his Jewish roots, who seeks to leave a spiritual legacy for his firstborn grandson.

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Daily Times in Jerusalem

24 Cheshvan 5786 | 15/11/2025

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06:06 Sunrise
8:09 Kriyat Shma MGA
8:45 Kriyat Shma GRA
11:23 Chatzot (Midday)
16:44 Sunset
17:03 Tzet Hakochavim

Shabbat Chayei Sara

24 Cheshvan 5786

Shabbat Times | Parashat Hashavua

16:05 Candle lighting
17:18 End of Shabbat
17:57 Rabeinu Tam

Interesting articles

Mentioning Rain and Praying for It

In the winter season, we mention rain twice in the Amidah. In the beginning, we mention rain in our praise of Hashem Who causes rain to fall; afterwards, we ask Hashem to bless us with dew and rain.

Ribit

The issue you are raising touches upon the prohibition of Ribit (interest or usury) between Jews, which is a very serious transgression according to Jewish law (Halakha).

Food, medications and Yom Kippur

What is the most halachically appropriate way I can keep to this and still fast?

a day of great promise that unfortunately was never realized

Would you kindly tell me what wonderful and good thing happened on the 17th of Tammuz in our history?

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Regathering the Exiles

Rabbi Jonathan Blass

Question

In an earlier post you said "The Mashiach- a king descended from King David- gathers in the exiles, fights the wars of Israel, enforces the Torah and rebuilds the Temple (=Beit HaMikdash)." I only wanted to clarify, does the Mashiach regather only the Jews or all the tribes? If He regathers all the tribes, how would this effect present day Israel?

Answer

All the tribes of Israel- Reuven, Shimon, Levi, Yehuda etc. are ALL JEWS. There are NO gentile tribes. The Mashiach gathers all of Israel, all the Jews, back to the Land of Israel.

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