(Be strong! Be strong! And may we be strengthened!) These are the words that will be spoken at the end of this week’s Torah reading on Shabbat all across the world. If you think it’s because of the war, you’re wrong. It’s because we are concluding the book of B’midbar (Numbers) in the yearly Torah …
Reports keep coming in like this one: Lebanese leaders continue to call upon the international community to halt the Israeli military operation, turning to the United Nations, the European Union and the Vatican to apply pressure on Jerusalem. For some reason, the Lebanese can’t figure out why the Israelis are bombing the heck out of …
(IsraelNN.com) Rabbis continue to call on Jews around the world to recite prayers and Psalms due to the ongoing warfare on Israel’s northern and southern borders, as well as for the safe return of captive soldiers. Special mention is made to recite Psalms 13, 70, 125, and 128. Please increase your support of Israel through …
As I was watching CBS News last night (during the 10 minutes of power before our blackout) I saw this image appear as they panned from a stockpile of ammunition to what you now see. Immediately after this image was one of another Israeli soldier folding his tallit gadol. It was an incredible feeling to …
“This is a time for Tefillin and brass knuckles…” Lazer Brody, Israel Channel 10 radio, July 13, 2006 After only having heard of this Rabbi for about 24 hours, he’s quickly become one of my favorites. Affectionately dubbed “Rabbi Rambo,” Rabbi Lazer Brody has a great blog keeping us up-to-date in an almost moment-by-moment updates …
