Yearly Archives: 2021

Creation Mysteries: When Contradiction Creates Clarity

The first stage was a gift, an illusion; the third is the product born of the effort and time you invested.

The Problem With Doctors

I think feminine wisdom must run in that family. When my late wife was first diagnosed with cancer, Debby called me to say, “Remember… Doctors think they’re gods… and people forget that G-d’s a doctor!”

Israel MoD Signs Agreement with US for Refueling Aircraft and Helicopters

Israel will acquire 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft.

Terrorist Killed Near Giti Evyasar Junction

An armed terrorist was shot and killed by IDF soldiers near the Giti Evyasar junction in the Shomron on Friday morning.

Books From Rabbi Eliyahu Rusoff: Do Not Rely On What I Write

The author printed this story that happened to him on the title page of every book he published after this event.

The Discourse That Explains The Purpose Of Creation

On 10 Shevat in 1951, the Rebbe officially accepted the mantle of leadership, and delivered a maamor that began with the same posuk, expounding upon his father-in-law’s discourse.

Japanese Museum Marks Rescue of Jewish Refugees Who Landed at Tsuruga Port

In 1947, the Japanese foreign office asked Sugihara to resign because of "that incident" in Lithuania.

Health Ministry Director Ash Approves Fourth Vaccine for Immunosuppressed Patients

"Israel is in the fifth wave of morbidity of the Corona, and at the same time, we are witnessing a decrease in the level of protection against the virus."

France Closes Mosque Accused of Inciting Violence Against Jews, Christians

In late August, France adopted a controversial separatism law that the government said aims to fight Islamic radicalism.

Report: Since 2015, Hezbollah-Led Drug Network Attempted to Smuggle 600 Million Pills Out of...

According to the report, over $3 billion worth of Captagon amphetamine was seized since February 2020 alone.

Israeli Civilian who Crossed into Lebanon Weeks Ago Returned in Joint Operation

The IDF and UNIFIL cooperate in returning the Israeli civilian from the Negev region who "apparently entered Lebanon voluntarily."

Dear Dr. Yael

My question is do all our needs have to be fulfilled by our spouse? Maybe some of your needs can be met by siblings, good friends, or close cousins.

Ponevezh Rosh Yeshiva: Must Keep Abuse Cases Away from the Media

Naturally, Rabbi Edelstein's call requires a rabbinic and social system within the Haredi society that is willing and able to treat reports of abuse seriously.

Q & A: Attack On Shechita (Part IV)

Dear Rabbi Klass, It has been a while now that a number of countries, where Jews reside, have outlawed Shechita – Jewish ritual slaughter. Especially disturbing is what is happening now in Greece and Belgium, since they portray Shechita as being cruel. What are we as Jews to do? Is there any recourse for us in this matter so fundamental to our people? M. Goldblum Via e-mail

The Interview: Learning From Moshe Rabbeinu

I lacked belief in myself and my innate talents. Growing up in Pharaoh's home I learned a great deal about leadership, however I also noticed the tension between “being there for the masses and being there for the missus,” that is, my wife.

To Believe In Our Children

As I studied this story and related ones in the Torah, it occurred to me that Moses, at times, seems to have lost his faith in the Jewish people.

GOOD NEWS in the Battle Against Antisemitism

For those who seek silver linings in the dark clouds that gather, here are 10 positives from 2021.

Finally the Golan – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]

More than a half century since the Six Day War, Israel is making a serious effort to settle the Golan Heights.

Jury Finds Teva Pharmaceuticals Contributed to Opioid Crisis

Teva was found to have played a role in an opioid-use epidemic that has been linked to more than 50,000 deaths over the past 20 years across the United States.

US Scientist Casts Doubt on Iranian Claim of Successful Rocket Launch into Space

"The phrasing of the Iranian report . . . doesn't suggest orbit was reached, and there are no TLEs from SpaceForce so far."

Incoming NYC Mayor Eric Adams Cites ‘Well-Rounded, Quality’ Yeshiva Education

"Everyone is looking at culturally sensitive education. That includes yeshivas at the same time."

Ministry of Finance and El-Al Agree on Aid Package

The outline will include an inflow of tens of millions of dollars in the coming period to come from the controlling shareholders of the company and the state, and it will allow the company to get through the crisis in the coming months.

Finance Minister Liberman Abolishes Import Duty on Butter

There was also a shortage of butter in Israel in 2020 that spurred the temporary order suspending the tariffs.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Pill, Paxlovid, Arrives in Israel

Israel has ordered a total 100,000 doses of the new medication.

Va’eira: The Divine Revelation To Humanity

The ten plagues were part of a deliberate process to educate not only Egypt and Israel but also humanity.

Missing Out On Life’s Great Opportunities?

Do we grant ourselves time "to pause, look around, and consider" in order not to miss the announcement that redemption is coming, so that we can adjust the direction in which we are headed accordingly?

TORAH SHORTS: Parshat Vaera: Comfortable Exile

The comfort zone takes our greatest aspirations and turns them into excuses for not bothering to aspire. -Peter McWilliams

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