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Israel's International Relations in the Bible

What does the Bible tell us about political alliances? It tells us that they can have some benefits, but that we must not rely on them.

Spiritually Fulfilled

Datan and Aviram challenged Moses, redefining Egypt as the "land of milk and honey" and seeing Aliyah solely for material gain. This contrasted sharply with the Torah's view of Aliyah's purpose as spiritual enhancement, making the study of mitzvot relevant at all times, not just upon entering the land.

We Will Go up!

Though seemingly separate, the narratives of Korach and the Spies are deeply intertwined through shared linguistic and thematic motifs. Together, they reveal a profound opposition to ascending to the Land of Israel and to Moses' spiritual authority—themes especially relevant in our times.

The Prophet Shmuel "Caused" the Sin

The Prophet Shmuel is the "cause" for the uprising by Korah and his gang. But if we look more deeply, we will see that Shmuel is also the rectification of Korah's sin! How so?

The Four “Exiles”

It was not Judea’s downfall that was miraculous. The miracle was the existence of Judea, an existence for which every natural prerequisite was absent

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13 Tammuz 5785 | 9/7/2025

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12:44 Chatzot (Midday)
19:52 Sunset
20:15 Tzet Hakochavim

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16 Tammuz 5785

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Fast of 17th of Tammuz

Sunday, 17 Tammuz 5785

Fast of 17th of Tammuz

4:31 Fast begins
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Board of directors in a synagouge

Rabbi Berel Wein

Question

I have encountered with a situation , where some people do not want to donate to a shul or belong to it , merely because there is no board of directors , and these individuals believe that the rabbi is pocketing the money , since he is in charge of the funds. Can i get some insight on weather there is an halacha to have a board of if it is allowed for a rabbi alone to be in charge of the money .

Answer

There is certainly tradition that any Jewish institution that claims to be a public enetrprise should not have its finances handled by only one person. However, if one is aware that this is the case regarding a synagogue - meaning that it is a private synagogue, belonging to one person then one has the option of praying there or not, and of supporting it financially or not. Rabbi Berel Wein

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