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Parashat & Current Events

Shana Tova

BS”D Rosh HaShanah 5785

May we all be inscribed in the Book of Life and merit the final redemption of Am Yisrael, as we walk together to the Temple Mount, to the dwelling place of the Creator in this world.

Rosh Hashana shofar and Israeli flag

BS”D Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech 5784

Our Father, our King, annul the (evil) intentions of our enemies. Iran and its proxies surrounding us planned, with the help of 350,000 Bedouins, to attack Israel from three sides at a pre-determined time to eliminate the Jewish State and murder its 7 million Jews. We have no way of knowing how often HaShem has saved us! Remember this during Rosh Hashana prayers.

Image attribution: Avital Pinnick, Flag with haTikvah text

BS”D Parashat Re’eh 5784

The Medina is now in the blaming stage. Who is responsible for the events of the morning of Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah? When will we be able to continue our beautiful lives as they were before that fateful day?

Sate of Israel ID

BS”D Parashat Va’et’chanan 5784

Seventy-six years ago, the gates to Eretz Yisrael were thrown open to all Jews. The call was sounded to return home and receive immediate citizenship under the “The Law of Return”. Very few came home from the western countries. In fact, the year my wife and I came on aliya in 1962, a mere 677 people came from the millions of Jews in the US. It’s time to USE IT or LOSE IT.

David and Goliath by Anton Robert Leinweber, Public Domain Media

BS”D Parashat Devarim 5784

David replied, “you come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of HaShem, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day HaShem will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down … and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.”

Angry Lion by John Carrel

BS”D Parashat Pinchas 5784

Ten years ago, I wrote in a whisper to prepare for the day. Five years ago, I wrote in a voice a few decibels higher to prepare for the day. Now my voice is hoarse from screaming, to prepare for the day that will be followed when there will be no one to listen…

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BS”D Parashat Balak 5784

HaShem began the Torah describing His act of creation out of nothing, thus establishing His “ownership”. It dawned on me that every parasha in Bereisheit has to do with Jewish possession of the holy land. For example, let’s consider two seemingly unrelated incidents: the first international war, and Akeidat Yitzchak.

BS”D Parashat Shlach 5784

Hardcore Torah-true Jews will never forsake the millions and millions of Jews who came before. From the time of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai through such time that we will have proven ourselves worthy of the honor of being the chosen nation, we remain steadfastly Am Israel.

Book of Daniel Chapter 2 by Distant Shores Media Sweet Publishing

BS”D Parashat Be’ha’alotcha 5784

We were caught unprepared due to the overconfidence of the IDF, and cycles of broken leadership – egocentric, ineffective communication, divisiveness, and out of touch with the average Israeli. How can we remedy the situation and restore our merits in the eyes of HaShem?

BS”D Bechukotai Parashat 5784

This week’s parasha begins with the gift and challenge of free-will that distinguishes us from all other species in HaShem’s creation – giving us the freedom to make choices that can lead to blessings or curses.

Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and British Maj. Gen. Gerald Strickland, CJTF-OIR

BS”D Parashat Behar 5784

The Writing on the Wall – Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) 3:16: In the place of judgment (courts) wickedness (corrupt judges); in the place of justice, wickedness (personal interest).

aliyah on El Al

BS”D Parashat Emor – Yom Ha’atzmaut 5784

If and when it becomes apparent that the “time has come” it could be too late to attend to your personal interests. You will want to sell your home, but so too will many other Jews and the price you get will not cover the cost of 2 rooms in Yerushalayim.

Books by Rabbi Nachman Kahana

Reflections from Yerushalayim

Reflections from Yerushalayim by Rabbi Nachman Kahana

Thoughts on the Torah, the Land and the Nation of Israel

Described as an engaging and uplifting adventure of the spirit, bringing a vital message for the Jewish people, by Rabbi Dr. Sholom Gold, Reflections from Yerushalayim is a compilation of original philosophic and hashkafic perspectives, ideas and opinions that Rabbi Kahana has gleaned during his many years in Israel. [Read more…]

Mei Menuchot Series

Mei Menuchot

Explanations of the Tosefot Commentaries

Rabbi Nachman Kahana is the author of the Mei Menuchot series and in celebration of his 50th Aliyah Anniversary in 2009, and the blessings that life in Israel has brought him, Rabbi Kahana made available *free of charge* these electronic versions of Mei Menuchot, which represents 40 years of his Torah work. [Read more…]

With All Your Might Volume 1

With All Your Might Volume 1
Volumes 1A & 1B

Based on Rabbi Kahana’s weekly parasha and holiday messages of the past several years, the title is taken from the verse in the kriyat shema prayer (see introduction below for explanation). The major thrust is to show that the Torah was given to the Jewish people to be kept in Eretz Yisrael, and that the 2000-year-old punishment of exile has ended. [Read more…]

With All Your Might Volume 2

With All Your Might Volume 2

On the Torah

“For Rabbi Kahana, a chacham, a Kohein, and a navi, is kol ku’lo Eretz Yisrael, his entire essence is the Land of Israel, and the embodiment of our sages’ adage, “Whoever resides in the Land of Israel is likened to one who has a God” (Ketubot 110:b). Indeed, the reader will find that studying Rabbi Kahana’s Torah is truly to see the Torah through the pure, unadulterated eyes of Eretz Yisrael.” Rabbi Chaim Richman [Read more…]

Photos of Yerushalayim & Surrounding areas

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