The Obvious and the Hidden

Similarities and Differences Between Obvious and Hidden Miracles? You Won't Believe It!

It Takes A Lot Of Faith To Be An Atheist

When opening up their morning newspaper, why do atheists turn to the horoscope page?

Purity, as a condition of entering the Land of Israel

Purity is a condition we have to fulfill so we will be able to live in the land of Israel.

Purity and Gratitude

Moment of Wisdom

The purity of the red calf gives us a warm and feeling heart, that will bring us to our redemption.

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.

Rav Kook: The Definition of 'Good' Is: 'Life'

Ein Aya, Shabbat 2, 230

Rav Kook explains why the constructive punishment for murder was the destruction of Y'rushalayim & exile from Israel. G-d loves life and is the force behind all life, and in fact, defines "Good" as "Life". The goal of the Torah is Tahara or Life, and accordingly murder, or the taking of life is not only tragic morally but ideologically and philosophically, stands, like Tum'ah, in total contradiction to the message of life, which supersedes the other mitzvot. Israel is meant to be a life-educating "Light to the Nations" from Y'rushalayim, through building an ideal Jewish State, but if we aren't fulfilling that goal, then our capitol and national life are counter-productive.

When to be Angry?

Anger According to the Rambam

The Rambam explains that Moshe Rabenu's sin in the waters of dispute [Mei Meribah] was anger. A person should stay completely away from anger, but there is a place behavior like anger.

Parshat Chukkat

Engraved in Soul

A People Who Dwells Alone

From Parashot Chukat and Balak, we are able to learn the way Israel, as a nation, should relate to the rest of the world.

The Drama of Jewish History

Parashat Chukat

In Parashat Chukat, Israel, for the first time, comes into contact with other nations. The history of the Jewish people as a nation among the world begins in Parashat Chukat.