Vayikra 5772
BS”D Parashat Vayikra 5772 The qualitative distinction I made between tefilot (prayers) recited in Eretz Yisrael, as opposed to those recited in the galut (exile), continues to arouse visceral reactions. Of the last 10 replies that I received, 8 were negative...Vayakhel-Pekudai 5772
BS”D Parshiot Vayakhel-Pekudai 5772 Shemot 35:1 And Moshe assembled the whole community of Israel and said to them, “These are the things the LORD has commanded you to do. The presence of 600,000 men, and a much larger number of women, and innumerous...Ki Tisa and Purim 5772
BS”D Parashat Ki Tisa and Purim 5772 Part A: How does one know that he is a real Israeli, in body and soul? While citizenship, serving in the army, having an identity card, and making your living in Israel are meaningful indicators, there is one indicator that,...Tetzaveh 5772
BS”D Tetzaveh 5772 Part A: And you shall make sacred garments for your brother Aharon to enhance his position with honor and glory (Shemot 28:2) In contrast to the 99% of all other societies – non-religious Jews and Gentiles – who strive to achieve...Teruma 5772
BS”D Parashat Terumah Rosh Chodesh Adar 5772 We find in our holy sources a much quoted principle: One may acquire his place in the next world through one dramatic act (of kiddush HaShem, sanctification of the Holy Name). And its reverse: One can lose his place...Newly Released
Reflections from Yerushalayim
Thoughts on the Torah, the Land and the Nation of Israel by Nachman Kahana
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