19 Lessons
The Israeli State and Goverment Can We Count on Israel? Partially.
Just like we don't rely totally upon the State to build Yeshivot, so too we cannot rely blindly upon it to actualize the values of Zionism.
The Struggle Over the Land Should Rabbis Be Present at Jewish Outpost Expulsions?
Should rabbis be present at expulsions of Jewish outposts in order to direct the resisting teenagers in accordance with halakha?
Ways of Redemption Basis of Religious-Zionist & Haredi Approaches
Why does the Religious-Zionist public view the establishment of the State of Israel as part of the Redemption process, and why does the Haredi public object to the State institutions and hold that the existence of the State is not part of the process? On what sources is each approach based?
Our Role in the Redemption Blending the Wisdom of Age With the Energy of Youth
Translated by Hillel Fendel
When the Jewish Nation hesitates at important crossroads in history, it may be because we have to relearn how to use our unique national strengths – each of which is suited for a different generation.
Subjects of Jewish Thougts “It Will Not Come to Pass”
The concept of a “false prophet” only applies to prophecy. The greatness of a Torah scholar does not depend on his ability to predict the future. It depends upon his greatness in Torah, his exemplary character traits, and his devotion to God.
The Nation of Israel Old Of Age but Young Of Spirit
The Tribe of Judah – and hence we, the entire people of Israel – were blessed that we should be a “lion cub” (Gen. 49:8). “Cub” signifies the potential of youth; “lion” betokens the force of maturity. We are capable of being at once a cub and a lion.
Miscellaneous The Media
It appears that the media's positive aspects are easier to identify than its negative. The media provides a us with greater capacity to mold a cultural milieu. Has any generation merited the dissemination of so much Torah and religious faith as ours?
Redemption - Geula "...My King upon Zion, My Holy Mountain"
The recipe for military success lies in understanding a truth which is not readily obvious: The confrontation is not between Israel and the nations, but between God and the nations. Victory will arise only as a result of our trusting in the Almighty.
The Education of Children and Students Honor in Education
One of the traits which characterize the generation of the Redemption is "Chutzpah," insolence. We must devote careful consideration to the question of how, in so an insolent generation as our own, the trait of displaying honor can be strengthened.
Redemption - Geula Self- Sacrifice: From Exile to Redemption
In the long run, what appears to be a terrible desecration of God's name becomes an act of sanctification. The sanctification of God's name in the Redemption outweighs the desecration of His name in the Exile.