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It is known that the Africans worship Kilimanjaro, the volcanic mountain in Central Africa. The mountain threatens to erupt at a "time of anger," and annihilate its surroundings. The Africans had to constantly appease it so it doe not to get angry. Living in such trepidation created a fear in the nation, causing it to feel weak and unworthy.
The life of a man living by the equator is immensely different than the life of an Eskimo residing in the glaciers, or an Indian living in the Americas.
These unusual natural phenomena, created an idolatrous admiration towards these very occurrences. In Eretz Israel these phenomena do not exist to an extent that will alter the spiritual powers of human beings. While these global phenomena do exist in Eretz Israel, they are much more moderate. There is never extreme heat or cold, and the mountains and valleys are not exceptional in their size.
What makes Eretz Israel different is its diversity of its landscape. The scenery is constantly changing, at a very rapid pace. One can be fixed in a seemingly permanent environment, and before he knows it, he is in completely different surroundings.
Not only in modern times when cars transport us from the valleys of the Dead Sea, through the Judean Desert and the Jerusalem hills, to the coastal plateau, but also in ancient times, when it was possible to cross all of Eretz Israel in merely two weeks. This is not the case in other lands. In other lands the landscape does not change so quickly. The views of deserts, glaciers, and mountains remain monotonous and static, influencing the people of those lands to have a similar nature to that of the landscape.
Rain in Israel (17)
Rabbi Uzi Kalchaim zt"l
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Our soul has absorbed so many different impressions. These have caused us to be unrestricted or bound by one image.
Let us stand for example on "Har Zofim" facing the rising sun, overlooking the mountains of Moab, the desert before us, and the Jordan Valley spread under us. Such climatic contrasts!
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)
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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)
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)
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.
P'ninat Mishpat 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: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
D'varim Judaism’s Social Vision
Re’eh
Giving is more than an act of generosity—it is an essential part of human dignity that belongs to everyone, rich and poor alike. The ultimate goal of help is to empower others to stand on their own.
