Archive for the 'War' Category
Why We Fight
Monday, July 25th, 2022פרשת 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. Share on Facebook
Facts, Not Opinions
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022פרשת 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, […]
Know When to Leave
Monday, June 20th, 2022פרשת 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 […]
The Meaning of Log B’Omer
Thursday, May 19th, 2022פרשת 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. Share […]
Israel Memborial Day
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022פרשת 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 […]
Our Answer to Evil
Friday, March 11th, 2022פרשת 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. Share on Facebook
Destroy Evil
Thursday, March 10th, 2022פרשת 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. Share on Facebook
Some Random Thoughts
Monday, November 17th, 2014I know that I haven’t blogged in a while. Share on Facebook
A-Historical History
Monday, November 11th, 2013Like many people I like podcasts. Share on Facebook
It’s Not About the Land
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010One of the Share on Facebook
About the Author: Shlomo Bar-Ayal is an Israeli-American, or an American-Israeli (I could never get that right) who is unabashedly pro-Israel, pro-US and a great guy.
He has an open mind to opinions that he agrees with.
Besides blogging on whatever he feels like blogging about on any given day he enjoys learning Talmud, davening, being the candyman in his synagogue, smoking his tobacco pipe, giving tours at the Grand Lodge of New York, being involved in Freemasonry, and partaking in an adult beverage every now and then