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And then I went into a swoon. When I came to, I found myself at the same spot, but the scene was far different. Now there was screaming & crying & people laying on the stone floor; praying. There was smoke & fire beyond the Wall & I think that I heard the sound of chariots & horses nearby. A man in white came running by; his clothes were disheveled and he was holding a beautiful golden box; everyone bowed down as he passed. I reached out to touch the box, & I blacked out.
A few moments passed, & I opened my eyes to a horribly similar scene. Again, there was fire & thick smoke, & fierce battles were taking place right in front of me, as men in metal clothes were striking everyone around me. No one was spared, not even the young children. I tried to help, but I couldn’t move; I was frozen with terror. And then I, too,was struck, & I collapsed to the ground.
When I came to, I was standing among a group of men, several of whom looked vaguely familiar. One of them was helping a young boy put on his Tefilin, & I laughed because the boy’s Tefilin bag had the same initials as my own name. The people began to dance, & an older man pulled me into the circle. "Hurry," he said, "let us celebrate while we can!" And I danced around & around until I became so dizzy I couldn’t stand up straight.
When I opened my eyes again, I was surrounded by men in green. Most of them were quite young; they had tired, but happy faces. I recognized the sound of a Shofar, & the people were cheering & singing & crying, all at the same time. A huge flag was raised upon the Wall & a mighty roar went up, to the highest heavens it seemed. I felt exhilarated & I wanted to dance forever, but my legs gave out, & I leaned against Wall until I finally collapsed.
It seemed like eternities, but I awoke once more. Now I could sense a mood of total tranquility & peace, as huge numbers of people – men, women & children - began to gather. I heard those trumpets yet again, & I saw that same man - at least he looked the same - wearing the gold crown and reading aloud from his scroll. I said a prayer of thanks; the dreams had finally become a reality.
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Shoftim TESHUVA IN COURT OF LAW?
Parshat Shoftim-Chodesh Elul
Why does parshat Shoftim always come out during Elul? This innovative and central explanation is an eye-opener regarding many aspects of Judaism.
The Month of Elul TESHUVA IS THE ANSWER
The month of Elul serves as a vital time for self-reflection and personal accountability to prepare for true repentance.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Chemdat Yamim The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Re'e NEVER EXTREME EXCEPT ISRAEL
Parshat Re'eh
Judaism is against extremism, so how can we understand the seemingly extreme statements found in our sages in favor of living in the Land of Israel and against living in Chutz laAretz? The article deals with the seeming contradiction between the strength of Free-Will and the strength of being influenced by our surroundings.
Ekev DANCE FOR ISRAEL- FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Parshat Eikev
Description: The 7 Haftarot we read after Tisha B'Av ("Shiva D'Nichemta") surely get us excited that they're coming TRUE, and awaken us to yearn, dance & join the return to Zion! The short article also deals with the problems and solutions facing the American Jewish community as discussed at a recent panel, as well as the question why Jews come from America to Israel to help when we face problems, but Israelis don't come to aid Jews in America when they face anti-Semitism.
