After several attempts by the Midianites to attack and destroy the Jewish people, Hashem instructs Moshe near the beginning of our sedra “To take vengeance for the Children of Israel against the Midianites” (Numbers 31:2). However when Moshe instructs the people, he…
You’re late for a very important business meeting. The Chazan finishes the Amida – and you wait for the potential good news – no Tachanun. But it doesn’t come! You check your watch and decide time out. Off go the…
There is never a dull moment in Israel! Just this week a thief returned two archaeological treasures with a confession note – after apparently experiencing 20 years of bad luck. The 2,000-year-old sling stones were taken from the ancient city…
We find ourselves at a most difficult part of the year. “YameiBeinHameitzarim”, the days between the straits, are a period of national mourning, a time of introspection and reflection on all that we’ve lost. Every year, this time coincides with…
There is never a dull moment in Israel! Just this week a thief returned two archaeological treasures with a confession note - after apparently experiencing 20 years of bad luck. The 2,000-year-old sling stones were taken from the ancient city…
