Category: War

  • Why We Fight

    פרשת מטות-מסעי / כ”ו בתמוז תשפ”ב

    The reason that the Jews were commanded to destroy Midian was because Midian had declared war on God and morality. Personal insults are one thing. Insulting God and morality are another.

  • Facts, Not Opinions

    פרשת שלח / כ”ד בסיון תשפ”ב

    The problem with the men that Moses sent out to scout the land was that they let their egos get in the way. They had a preconceived notion and bent the facts to their opinions. A true spy is unknown to all and presents the facts as they are, not what they want them to be.

  • Know When to Leave

    פרשת שלח / כ”א בסיון תשפ”ב

    In this week’s portion we watch as Moses chooses the wrong people to scout out the Land. The problem with the men chosen was that they had a vested interest in staying in the wilderness. That they did not want to lose their position of leadership. Sometimes a leader has to recognize when it is time to leave.

  • The Meaning of Log B’Omer

    פרשת בהר / י”ח באייר תשפ”ב – ל”ג בעומר

    Today is the 33rd day of the Omer, known as Log B’Omer. It is a mini festival when we remember that a plague that was destroying Rebbe Akiva’s students suddenly stopped. What was the reason for the plague and what can we learn from it.

  • Israel Memborial Day

    פרשת קדושים – י”ח בעומר / ג’ באייר תשפ”ב

    Today we remember the fallen defenders of the State of Israel. For those of us who served in combat and lost close friends it is emotional. If you think that war can be cheap and inexpensive, speak to a widow or orphan. They pay the full price.

  • Our Answer to Evil

    פרשת ויקרא / ח’ באדר ב’ תשפ”ב

    Our answer to those who wish to destroy us is not just to merely survive. but to continue to live as Torah observant Jews. That is their ultimate defeat.

  • Destroy Evil

    פרשת ויקרא / ז’ באדר ב’תשפ”ב

    This Shabbat is Shabbat Zachor, in which we remember the commandment to destroy Amalek. Why does the Torah take such a strong stand against Amalek? To teach that there are some things that are so evil they must be destroyed.

  • Some Random Thoughts

    I know that I haven’t blogged in a while.

  • A-Historical History

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  • It’s Not About the Land

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