In Honor of Matityahu ben Yoḥanan
For an entire generation, Matityahu ben Yoḥanan HaKohen and his five courageous sons led the people of Judea in waging a struggle for freedom against the Seleucid Greek Empire.
Secrets of the Early Generations
What is the secret meaning behind the genealogical narratives at the beginning of Sefer B’reishit (between Adam & Avraham)?
Struggling with the Fast of G’dalia
Of all the Jews murdered throughout history, why should we fast for G’dalia ben-Aḥikam? There must be a reason beyond the assassination itself.
Netiv HaAvot in Context
Fifteen Jewish homes were destroyed by Israeli security forces this week in the Judean town of Elazar’s Netiv HaAvot neighborhood. Elazar, which is part…
A Freedom Fighter’s Pesaḥ
The haggadah in every generation is meant to teach Israel how to liberate ourselves and understand the basic value of our people’s freedom.