13 Lessons
How To Be Blessed With Abundance
Israel National Torah
An explanation of the special Brakha given to the descendants of Joseph in their tribal territory in the Land of Israel - and how we too can receive that blessing even today.
Baruch Gordon | Tishrei 21 5781
Jump at the Israel Opportunity
Israel National Torah
An answer to the question, "If Moshe didn't merit to enter the Land of Israel, why should we?"
Baruch Gordon | 7 Tishrei 5781
Playing an Active Role in History
Israel National Torah
A look into this week's Torah reading Nitzavim to understand the principle of mutual responsibility and what it's laws say about the importance of the Land of Israel to the existence of the Jewish nation.
Baruch Gordon | Elul 21 5780
Don’t Get Too Comfy in Diaspora
Israel National Torah
A look at a commentary on a very unique commandment found in this week's Torah reading Ki Tavo.
Baruch Gordon | Elul 15 5780
Making a Living in Israel
Israel National Torah
Israel National Torah
Baruch Gordon | Elul 7 5780
The Torah's Real Estate Advice
Israel National Torah
Discussing Jewish property rights and real estate, comparing the laws as they apply in the Diaspora and in the Land of Israel.
Baruch Gordon | Elul 1 5780
Does Corruption Taint Israel’s Holiness?
Israel National Torah
An explanation of why the "logical" conclusion that one should avoid living in the Land of Israel when the state of religious observance there is lacking...is not so logical after all.
Baruch Gordon | Av 24 5780
Is the Diaspora Just For Practice?
Israel National Torah
A look at commentaries on the second paragraph of the Shema found in this week's Torah reading Ekev to discover that Mitzvot (commandments) mean more when they are performed in the Land of Israel.
Baruch Gordon | Av 16 5780
The Spiritual Effects of Diaspora
Israel National Torah
A look at the claim in this week's Torah reading VaEtchanan that Jews who live outside the Land of Israel will serve idols and reconciles it with commentators who seemingly disagree.
Baruch Gordon | Av 10 5780
Israel Is the Jewish Achilles' Heel
Israel National Torah
Exploring the Kuzari's explanation of the centuries-old question, brought to light in this week's Torah reading Devarim: If Israel is as central to the Jews' essence and mission as we say it is, why don't all Jews live there?
Baruch Gordon | Av 3 5780
The Kabbalistic Secret of Visiting Israel
Beyond the 4 Amot
Why did Moshe, at the last minutes of his life, view the land of Israel, and what can we learn from it?
Baruch Gordon | Tishrei 21 5780
Difference Between Judaism and Christianity
Beyond the 4 Amot
In Israel, the fruit and the land have a spiritual value.
Baruch Gordon | Elul 19 5779