10 Lessons
Revivim Uproot Terrorism from its Islamic Source
Western intellectuals ignore the human longing for a life filled with faith, content, and idealism that leads people to religion. And on the other hand, will Europe be able to free itself from anti-Semitism?
Revivim Torah Guidelines for National Security
Collaboration between Torah scholars and men of action can enable proper security policy management guided by Torah.
Various Events The Appearance of a Meticulously Observant Jew
At work or in the army, it is important for an observant Jew to wear something which shows that he is meticulous about fulfilling the commandments and that he is not ashamed to perform them in the presence of people who are liable to make fun of him.
Coping with Difficulties Setting Out on a New Path
The destruction of the settlements, the cruel expulsion of the settlers, the suppression of those who demonstrated against the state and the government - these matters have taught us that the working-from-within approach is destined to fail.
Coping with Difficulties The Torah on “Unilateral Disengagement”
There could be almost no greater desecration of God’s Name than relinquishing portions of the land of Israel. The entire world would be made aware that God’s children agreed to give away the land which God Himself gave them as an eternal possession.
Various Events Prisoner Exchange in Jewish Law
The Sages of the Mishna teach: "Captives should not be ransomed for more than their value, for the sake of the general welfare." The enactment of such a law was necessary in order to keep kidnapping from becoming a lucrative trade.
The Education of Children and Students The Educational System’s Failure and its Reasons
For generations, the Jewish people have given scholarship precedence over all else. This is lacking today. Parents who, today, lead a life of freedom and irresponsibility should not expect their child to turn out honest, educated, and intelligent.
Leadership On Rabbis and Politics
Why do the Rabbis of today not stand up with strength and courage like the Maccabees, and lead the Jewish people in a religious reawakening and an all-out war with the Arab enemy? Shouldn't the spiritual leaders be the ones who lead the nation?
Coping with Difficulties Settling Eretz Yisrael
: Sometimes an act which results in severe short-term damage, serves the important role of making a clear statement concerning the importance of settling the Land, and impresses upon all the preference of Divine law over transient political rulings.