THE WEEKLY TANACH STUDY:Emor
The Tanach through the Weekly Haftara — EMOR- Leviticus 21:1–24:23 ; haftara ; Ezekiel 44:15-31 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HOLINESS
Fatah, Hamas agree to form unity government
Fatah, Hamas agree to form unity government within ‘next five weeks’ Ynet News Palestinian factions reach deal after late-night reconciliation talks in Gaza; Netanyahu: Instead of making peace with Israel, Abbas is making peace with Hamas. Fatah and Hamas have reached an agreement in principle to form a unity government within the “next five weeks,” … Read more
The Responsibility of Holiness
Moshe Kempinski The Parshah of Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1–20:27) begins with G-d’s statement to the people of Israel: ” And Hashem spoke to Moshe, saying,Speak to the entire congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them, You shall be holy, for I, Hashem, your G-d, am holy.( Leviticus 19:1-2). We see this concept repeated … Read more
The weekly Tanach Sudy; Kedoshim
The Tanach through the Weekly Haftara — Leviticus 19:1-20:27 ;haftara Ezekiel 20:2-20. To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat. OBEDIENCE AND HOLINESS
Kerry Has Failed, But Will We Move On?
Ari Soffer, A7 Managing Editor The fanatic belief in the ‘two-state solution’ is rarely questioned – but if we truly wish to get out of this mess, it’s time to abandon it. With the rapid collapse of the latest talks, now is the perfect time for serious introspection. Earlier this year, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon … Read more
Pesach: Avadim Hayinu-we were Slaves
Moshe Kempinski ( a reprint) We read in the Passover Haggada the following words; We were slaves (Avadim HaYinu) to Pharaoh in Egypt. And HaShem our G-d brought us out from there with a strong hand (Yad Chazaka) and an outstretched arm: And if the Holy One, blessed be He, had not brought our ancestors … Read more
THE WEEKLY TANACH STUDY: acharei mot
The Tanach through the Weekly Haftara — Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1–18:30 Haftara : Malachi Chapter 3:4-24 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat. THE PROMISE OF DESTINY
Releasing Pollard
by Alan Dershowitz and Irwin Cotler Justice demands that Pollard be released without regard to what Israel decides to do on the release of Arab prisoners. Reports are circulating that the Obama Administration is considering releasing Jonathan Pollard, as part of an effort to encourage Israel to release Arab prisoners. Justice demands that Pollard be … Read more