Judaism, Lessons, Times

Public Pressure

It is difficult to understand the attitude in Moshe's statement to Heaven that it had not yet freed the Jewish people from Egyptian bondage. Moshe certainly realized that Heaven was aware of the promises.

The Natural Process of Redemption is Even Better!

For many reasons, contrary to popular belief, the natural process of redemption is, according to Rav Kook & the Maharal, is even better! The topic is connected with why the world was created via evolution and analyzing through examples why skipping stages in many aspects of life is counterproductive.

SECULAR IN ISRAEL OR RELIGIOUS ABROAD? WHAT'S BETTER?

Would it be better for all of the Jews to be religious outside of Israel, or to be non-religious in Israel?

Don't Try this at Home

Rav Kook innovatively explains some difficulties in two Talmudic stories via relating to the issue of questioning G-d, and the difference between the great Torah scholars and the masses. This issue comes up often in the context of the Shoah and offers much food for thought.

What Do These "Shovavim" Days Mean to Us?

The initial letters of the weekly Torah portions that we read publicly over the course of the next few weeks, starting with Shmot, spell out the Hebrew word "Shovavim." Thus, the coming weeks are the "Days of Shovavim," widely regarded as days of fasting and atonement.

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29 Tevet 5786 | 18/1/2026

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06:38 Sunrise
8:38 Kriyat Shma MGA
9:14 Kriyat Shma GRA
11:49 Chatzot (Midday)
17:05 Sunset
17:24 Tzet Hakochavim

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6 Shvat 5786

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16:29 Candle lighting
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18:23 Rabeinu Tam

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Christian donations to Israel or Zionism

Rabbi Ari Shvat

Question

What is the prevailing view in Israel regarding the Christian Zionist movement coming out of American Evangelical churches?

Answer

Regarding donations to Israel expressly called Christian donations, like the Keren Ley’didut, there is a difference of opinion among rabbis, whether to accept or not. Most leading halachic authorities who have voiced their opinion, strongly oppose accepting the millions that they offer, or even one penny, as Rav Shlomo Aviner has written extensively. On the other hand, Rav Yitzchak Grossman of Migdal HaEmek, Rav Riskin, Rav Stav and others say that the Keren Ley’didut does not have any missionary or evangelist intentions, and accordingly, their donations are kosher. Nevertheless, if the motive is evangelism, to convince, convert or bring Jews closer to Christianity, obviously, all oppose receiving such donations.

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