The Torah proclaims that the Jewish nation will be a blessing for all mankind. Our agenda during the Days of Awe is to convince the Creator of our sincere intentions to repent and improve the religious quality of our lives. What if we fail?

On Rosh HaShana HaShem judges individuals and nations. Each individual has an intimate connection with the Creator, so, there are people who have what to be worried about, while others can feel assured of another great year.

It was common knowledge that these were the final days on earth of the greatest Rav who would ever live, of the only human being to achieve such an intense degree of closeness to the ultimate first cause of all that exists. The feelings of love and longing for the beloved Moshe swelled in the hearts of all the nation.

A woman asked, are you Jewish? I was flustered for a moment; what gave her the idea that I was Jewish? I replied, “No, I am not Jewish”. Let me explain.

In recent years, we have witnessed the sudden downfall of many evil anti-Jewish/anti-Israel leaders. With all the trappings of a Divine production where HaShem, as the ultimate playwright, has brought the global audience to the edge of their seats in eager anticipation of the next scene.

As the month of Elul approaches, and we prepare for the Days of Awe – Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur – introspection is foremost on the agenda. To evaluate ourselves – who we really are, have we observed the Torah in the best way? Have our relationships lived up to what is expected of a ben or bat Torah?

Let’s explore the significance of the historic patterns of the 15th of Av.

The goal was to create an unprecedented God-fearing society, so that even the idolatrous nations of the world would be influenced by the wisdom and intelligence of the Creator and the greatness of His chosen people, Am Yisrael.

One cannot escape the centrality of living a life of Torah in Eretz Yisrael as HaShem’s reason for creating the world.

Whosoever wishes to be loved by our Father in Heaven has no choice but to be in His promised land, as Moshe Rabbeinu so much longed to be.

Devarim Chapter 6, verse 5 instructs: “And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.” What does it mean?

Events of the near future will create an environment of apprehension bordering on trepidation. All those who do not possess an irrational love for Eretz Yisrael will find reason to leave.

What was the historic role of the kohanic family, and what is it today?

Are you prepared for the final crescendo of history?

What should we learn from President Biden’s arrival in the Holy Land?