The whole point of Sukkot is to connect ourselves together, as it is written, “as one man with one heart,” under one thatch, with all four species together, which is what we need to see in our connection. We should…
“On the world map, Israel seems like a tiny, helpless dot compared to the superpowers. And yet, throughout the generations, our sages have insisted that ‘Everything depends on Israel.’” – Rabbi David Solomon Eibenschutz, Willows of the Brook, Portion Lech…
In the beginning of my book, Jewish Self-Hatred: The Enemy Within – An Overview of Jewish Antisemitism, I explained how the Jewish people harbor both of the two opposing forces in nature, the altruistic force and the selfish force, which, if…
Today, we commemorate the passing of Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag, known as “Baal HaSulam” for his monumental “Sulam” (“Ladder”) commentary to The Book of Zohar. He was a spiritual giant whose teachings continue to guide anyone who seeks life’s meaning and purpose.…
We are a nation that succeeded in overcoming the deepest rifts by uniting above them and not by suppressing all opposing views under one dominant opinion. Moreover, we have succeeded in harnessing our differences for the common good in a…
When we look at the state of the world, on the one hand, and the state of the Jewish people, who may seem more divided than ever, on the other hand, the natural question that arises is where do we…
It has been a year since the tragic events of October 7, 2023, and I find myself reflecting deeply on what this moment in history means for the people of Israel, for the world, and for the path we need…