Blind Determination
It is widely known that the key to the Israeli victory in the 1967 (“6-day”) war was its decision to launch a pre-emptive strike on the air-forces of the Arab armies which had united to wage war against them. It…
How Beautiful Are Your Tents Yakov!
The military general was under pressure he needed to attack soon. When would be the best time to attack? It must be when their defences are down. A time when their Big Brother is not watching. This Kavyachol was the…
Parasha Insights
“REPENT! The end is drawing near!” So says the preacher in Stamford Hill. We laugh her off (and rightfully so). She is crazy after all. How do I know when Hashem has spoken to someone? Hearing intelligent words from a…
Devotion to Torah
No, it’s not your imagination. You really have been spending more time at the office since the recession hit back in 2008. In Japan they call it karoshi and in China it is guolaosi. As yet there is no word…
Not Just Any Stones!
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…
Parasha Insights
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…
