Heart of the World
In the third chapter of Shir HaShirim, the megillah makes several references to “HaMelekh Shlomo.” The perek ends with a…
Read MorePURIM at time of War against AMALEK – from Haman to Hamas!
It’s that beautiful time of the year, the month of Adar, with extra happiness-simcha, and the festival of Purim, with its…
Read MoreRamadan, Rafah, and the Centrality of Jerusalem
Ramadan approaches. It looms over everything Israel and the IDF are trying to accomplish against the Amalek of our generation…
Read MoreJoy of All the Earth
Every Monday, we recite a stirring ode about the beautiful city of Yerushalayim from Tehillim chapter 48. The Bnei Korah…
Read MoreUniting the Sun and Moon Over Jerusalem
Even a casual perusal through Torah and our liturgy reveals deeply rooted connections between David HaMelekh and the moon. Not…
Read MoreThe Hekdesh -Sanctified Trust Project – “HRS” : Hugs and Returns to Shiloach
Latest news from the Shiloach- Yerushalayim The Sanctified Trust of Benvenisti (Sefardi Community Council -Vaad Eidah HaSefaradi) has successfully returned…
Read MoreThe High Priest in Jerusalem
The Kohen Gadol is possibly the most rarefied and sublime figure in the Torah. Bedecked with an extra four articles…
Read MoreAnd They Shall Make Me a Sanctuary: Revealing the True Capacity of a Jew
In this week’s parsha, the Bnei Yisrael are given a commandment to build a Mikdash for Hashem. ועשו לי מקדש,…
Read MoreIt Is Time For UNRWA To Go
Last week a large protest took place in front of the UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem, which is situated near Armon…
Read MoreHashem’s Eternal City, Hashem’s Eternal People
In one of the darkest moments in Jewish history, Sefer Melakhim (1:11:29-39) describes the encounter between Ahiya HaShiloni and Yerov’am…
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