The Clearest Sign That Redemption Is Near

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Learning from our ancient sources the clearest sign that Redemption is near...and showing us the realization of the prophecy today!

"The Land which ..the eyes of the Lord your God are always upon her"

In this week's Portion, the Torah describes the reaction of the People of Israel to the scourges which they suffered. It's amazing to see how we reacted during thousands of years, and how we react today…. with all of the strength and power that the Lord gave us.

The Promise Of The Land

As long as Yisrael does not dwell on its Land, the Land does not give her fruits as she is accustomed. When she will begin to flower again, however, and give of her fruits, this is a clear sign that the end — the time of the Redemption — is approaching when all of Yisrael will return to its Land.

Exploitation through compound interest

The Torah commands us to not take interest when we give a loan. We should try to revive this Mitzva and bring the Geulah.

Inventing Religion

If you're going to make up a religion, you'd better not make promises you can't keep. Parshat Behar contains a huge promise that only the Creator could make.

The Holy of Holies is founded on Sexual Propriety

How are the High Priest and the Holy of Holies connected to modesty and loyalty to one's spouse?

All of the Jewish People, Including the Street Cleaners

Who does God consider to be holy? What is a sanitation worker's job? What is Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu's response to someone who wants to be like a priest in the Temple?

The President of the United States Salutes the Jew

Why did the President of the United States Salute the Jews? and what does this have to do with Shmini?

Do Jews Have Horns?

Michaelangelo may have been the greatest sculptor who ever lived, but his knowledge of Jewish anatomy was a bit off.

What's First - Messiah or Aliya

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Looking at the Ohr HaHayim's commentary on this week's Parshat Behar to discover the answer to the centuries-old question: Will Redemption come miraculously or by natural means?

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

Nothing is as challenging to our faith as seeming injustice and tragedy. How does a believing person reconcile an apparently cruel world with an Omnipotent and Merciful Creator?

Is Being a "Torah Jew" Enough?

Looking into this week's Parshat Emor to discover the definition of Hilul HaShem [desecration of G-d's Name] in a national sense and what it means with regards to living in the Diaspora.

What's Wrong With Wikipedia

Democracy is a wonderful institution, but it's not infallible.

Not just the Baba Sali can, you can too

Moment of Wisdom

Moment of Wisdom

What is G-d's Area Code?

Why does only the Land of Israel "regurgitate its inhabitants" who break Torah laws that are forbidden no matter where one lives?

A Skin Disorder...Only in Israel?!

Explaining why the fact that one can only get tzara'at - a biblical disease - in Israel is actually a good thing for Israelis!

Comfort In Time Of Loss

When we lose someone close to us, the pain is almost unbearable. How can we find solace and comfort at such times?

Meat eater - Pack up for Israel!

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deducting from the Torah reading why you're better off eating meat in Israel than in the Diaspora.

Why Eat Kosher?

What's the connection between working in a recording studio and eating non-kosher food?

Kabbalistic Twist on Vayikra

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Why is the first letter Aleph in Vayikra small? the Zohar explains this issue.