The Integrated Memory of Jerusalem
Bringing the sacrifices in the Mishkan and the Beit HaMikdash is referred to as an “avodah” or service of God.…
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The Attack on the Torah of Jerusalem
In this week’s parsha we read about the attack of the King of Arad against the Jews when they are…
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The Leadership of Jerusalem
Korach did not believe in the divinely ordained structure of Jewish leadership. In a cynical and populist fashion he claimed:…
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The Heroic Builders of Jerusalem
The Mishna in Pirkei Avot teaches us about the definition of strength and heroism: Who is strong? One who overpowers…
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Humility and the Sun of Jerusalem
This week’s parsha describes Moshe as being “the humblest of all people on the face of the earth.” This statement…
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Sinai and Jerusalem: A Journey of Jewish Faith
The story of the Jewish people takes them from Egypt to Sinai and ultimately to Yerushalayim. The Maharal describes that…
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Yom Yerushalayim: The Flag of the Jewish People
Our parsha contains a surprising focus on flags. Instead of simply describing where each tribe camped in relation to the…
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The Commercial Spirituality of Jerusalem
Our parsha discusses the laws of business: “And when you make a sale to your fellow Jew or make a…
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The Trace of Jerusalem
Our parsha discusses the yearly cycle of the holidays. The Jewish calendar follows aunique cycle of wave-like spiritual energy. There…
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Jewish Unity and the Peace of Jerusalem
Our parsha contains several commandments regarding proper interpersonal conduct and relationships. Notably, there is a prohibition against hating a fellow…
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