Discover why every translation of Torah is a commentary of only one nuance… and how to get the “whole picture”
The Shmittah Sabbatical Year
This past Rosh HaShanah was not only the beginning of the year 5775 in the Hebrew calendar, it was the beginning of a Shmitta (Sabbatical) year. Chapter 25:3-5 in Leviticus teaches us the following about the Land of Israel: Six years you shall sow your field, and six years you shall prune your vineyard, and […]
What does “Yarok” mean?
When the Children of Israel camped at the foot of Mount Sinai a miracle happened.
Paradise in the Galilee פרדס
The word “Pardes פרדס” in Hebrew means “Fruit Orchard” see Song of Songs 4:13 … that’s basically what the Garden of Eden was.
Be Strong and Resolute… and?
Will Netanyahu’s speech to congress have an effect on the Israeli elections?
Kings & First Born “Rights”
Should the “Firstborn” Become King? Learn about the roles of Yehuda and Yoseph
Bibi, Barack and Moshe
Bibi, Barack and Moshe – How to choose a leader We are in the middle of election season here in Israel and the frenzy of primary voting among the competing parties. Ironically, the reason for the election is the controversy of Bibi Netanyahu wanting to embed in Israeli law that the State of Israel is […]
Snow and Rainbows – What do they mean?
First Came the Snow – Then the Rainbow This week began with the prediction of a rare winter snowstorm in Israel. The mayor of Jerusalem called for the shutting down of roads leading into the capital to prevent cars from being stranded. Schools and kindergartens were closed. Which made the children in the mountainous areas […]
Fasting on New Years?!
10th of Tevet fell on January 1 – What does it mean? While the whole world celebrated on December 31 and January 1, observant Jews around the world and here in Israel fasted! There are actually four New Years in the Hebrew Calendar (subject for an article on its own). And January 1 is not […]
Sweden, Chanukah and Jewish Identity
Jews must abandon their Jewish identity to become Swedes The holidays are over but we want to focus your attention on an event that caused a minor storm during Chanukah, but was probably glossed over by most people because we were all so busy preparing and celebrating. Deputy-Speaker of the Swedish government, Bjorn Soder made […]