G-d's leadership in the world

Can Z'chut Avot Ever "Run-Out"?

How does Z'chut Avot (merit of our fore-fathers) work? Why should their actions thousands of years ago, still be effective, say if over the more than 100 generations, we may have done many more sins that eventually out-weigh even their many merits? And if so, does that mean that there possibly may not be a ge'ula (redemption), if we really don't deserve it? Especially today, when most Jews (especially outside of Israel), aren't that observant, this topic is particularly pertinent. As usual, Rav Kook zt"l has an innovative approach to the topic. (Rav Kook, Ayn Aya Shabbat v, 31)

A Tale of Two Fathers

After his first Shabbos ends with an unspeakable tragedy, Shimon Ilan’s resilience & faith paves the way for an unexpected friendship and inspires Yaakov Shwekey’s latest hit song Ein Davar Ra.

A Tapestry Of Diversity

Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if we were all the same? We'd all get along so well! Right?

Signed At Sinai

When Alex Shafir was called to do a random act of kindness he discovers he was repaying a debt 30 years later!

Why Evil Exists

A mini-lecture about why evil exists in this world.

Why Does G-d Test Me With Such Difficult Challenges?

Rav Uriel Tuito of Beit El delivers an important answer to a series of similar but different questions on a critically crucial topic.

Doesn't G-d Also Cause the Harm in the First Place?

Translated and edited by Hillel Fendel

Why must we thank G-d for performing miracles when it was He Himself Who also brought the sickness or near-attack upon us in the first place?

Is G-d being "kind" if He's working toward a specific end goal?

Translated and edited by Hillel Fendel

Why do we think of the State of Israel as a kindness that G-d performed for us, when actually He did it for Himself, for the purpose of the Redemption process?