13 Lessons
The Personal Interest in Advancing the Jewish Nation
Israel National Torah
Explaining why G-d commanded Moshe to take vengeance against the Midianites and not the Moabites - the act of one woman who chose to advance the Jewish People's mission over her own physical and financial comfort.
Baruch Gordon | Tammuz 29 5781
For God's Sake Don't Go To Israel
Israel National Torah
Clarifying the spies' argument for not entering the Land of Israel...and then clarifies why it's so important to enter the Land anyway.
Baruch Gordon | Sivan 22 5781
Torah Source for Yom Ha'Atzma'ut
A historical application of a word found in this week's Parshat Beha'alotkha in Jewish communities throughout the world, showing how it clearly also applies to celebrating Yom Ha'Atzma'ut in our time.
Baruch Gordon | Sivan 17 5781
IDF Draft Age...In The Torah!
What Parshat Nasso has to say about the army draft age for men and the effects of applying the same line of thinking to the IDF today.
Baruch Gordon | Sivan 9 5781
In Israel You Matter More
Israel National News
Why with the third census mentioned in the Torah in this week's Parshat Bamidbar suddenly individuals' names matter, rather than just the total number?
Baruch Gordon | Sivan 2 5781
The "Israel" Commandment
Israel National Torah
Delving into the most important verse in the entire Torah that establishes how the Hebrew nation is supposed to relate to the Land of Israel, found in this week’s Torah reading Masei.
Baruch Gordon | Tamuz 25 5780
Will Women Bring Redemption?
Israel National Torah
A look in this week's Torah reading Pinchas to understand why Jewish women usually get it right with regards to bringing Redemption...and why Jewish men so often don't.
Baruch Gordon | Tamuz 18 5780
You May Need (Israel) Glasses
A look into the story of Bilaam in this week's Torah reading of Balak which explains the importance of seeing the Jewish People and the Land of Israel with an Ayin Tova - a positive outlook.
Baruch Gordon | Tamuz 10 5780
Spirituality Needs Body Builders
Israel National Torah
Considering why the Red Heifer ritual is mentioned at the end of the 40 years in the desert, as opposed to the rest of the Temple rituals mentioned in Leviticus. Hint: It has to do with body building, not going to the bathroom, and - you guessed it - the Land of Israel.
Baruch Gordon | Tamuz 4 5780
For God's Sake Don't Go To Israel
Israel National Torah
Clarifying the spies' argument for not entering the Land of Israel...and then clarifying why it's so important to enter the Land anyway.
Baruch Gordon | Sivan 19 5780
How To Survive the Riots
Israel National Torah
In this week's Torah reading of Baha'alotcha Hashem pushes the Jewish people towards the land of Israel. During the journey, the Jewish nation complained about the length and the pace of the trip. Why was the journey so arduous?
Baruch Gordon | Sivan 13 5780
IDF Draft Age...In The Torah!
Israel National Torah
In this week's Torah reading of "Naso", we finish the censuses. For military service, the Torah counts from age 20, and for Temple service, the Torah counts from age 30. Why is there a difference?
Baruch Gordon | Sivan 5 5780