Jerusalem
The Timeless Charm of Jerusalem

The Timeless Charm of Jerusalem

By Rabbi Avraham Norin The Ariel Center is a small museum, hidden within the winding alleyways of the Old City of Jerusalem. Out of all the incredible museums Jerusalem has to offer, this one has a special place in my heart. The museum's...

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The Tenth of Tevet: Ancient Antisemitism Remembered

The Tenth of Tevet: Ancient Antisemitism Remembered

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz High school was difficult for me. Not only was I an awkward teen but there was also a group of guys who, unbeknownst to me, had decided amongst themselves that they would make my life miserable. They would take...

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Three Things We Must Renew Daily

Three Things We Must Renew Daily

By Chaim Barzel We have all made New Year's resolutions: to eat healthier, to get to sleep earlier, to make up with an old friend, etc. That is because the new year is a time of renewal. A new year means the opportunity to start over, and...

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Nine Days: Mourning with a Purpose

Nine Days: Mourning with a Purpose

My rabbi once told me that God created the world because he loves stories and the best stories are about people. But some stories take generations to tell. The Bible graphically illustrates this. The covenant that God made with Abraham...

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Where are We in the Messianic Process?

Where are We in the Messianic Process?

Many people believe that Judaism is not ‘Messianic’, and that observant Jews are only concerned about performing commandments. But one of the commandments, as enumerated by Maimonides, is to anticipate that the Messiah will arrive at any...

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Why Can’t We Stop the Terrorists?

Why Can’t We Stop the Terrorists?

For over 2,000 years, the people of Israel were scattered throughout the world, always vulnerable to the machinations and attacks of their enemies. With the modern miracle of the Jewish people’s return to the Land of Israel, this dynamic...

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Tithes: A Reminder That Everything Comes from God

Tithes: A Reminder That Everything Comes from God

Agriculture in Israel is a joint venture in which God partners with the farmers. God promises that if the Jews are faithful to the Torah and keep the commandments, He will ensure that the rain will fall in its proper season and the land...

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