Novedades

"Creation and Fall" originated in lectures given by Dietrich Bonhoeffer at the University of Berlin in the winter semester of 1932-33 during the demise of the Weimar Republic and the birth of the Third Reich. In the course of these events, Bonhoeffer called his students to focus their attention on the word of God the word of truth in a time of turmoil. "Temptation" was written in 1937 and first published in 1953.

This groundbreaking international bestseller lays to rest many myths about the Holocaust: that Germans were ignorant of the mass destruction of Jews, that the killers were all SS men, and that those who slaughtered Jews did so reluctantly. Hitler's Willing Executioners provides conclusive evidence that the extermination of European Jewry engaged the energies and enthusiasm of tens of thousands of ordinary Germans.

Why does Israel exist? Why is it worthy of remaining a critical ally of the United States? Why have critical race theorists identified Israel and the US as the most pernicious examples of "settler colonialism"? Answers to these questions were developing during the first term of President Trump. But they were abandoned by the Biden-Harris Administration, imperiling Israel and the United States. In The Battle for the Jewish State, Victoria Coates shows how the conflict in Israel is not a regional issue to be resolved through an interminable diplomatic peace process.

Parshat Shelakh

Parshat Shelakh

What Does a Spray Do?

Parshat Shelakh

Doing mitzvos is a great start,But ultimately Hashem wants our heart.It matters what goes on in our minds,Because even emotions have to be refined.

One of the most defining aspects of being human is death. It happens to everyone. How do we relate to it? How do we understand it? How does it shape the way we think and live? Because how we approach death is, in truth, how we approach life itself. In this week’s parsha, Chukat, we read about Miriam and Aaron passing away. The Torah also introduces the laws of Parah Adumah — the purifying ritual for those who encounter death. These events confront us with the reality of mortality and invite us to think deeply about what our time in this world really means. Pirkei Avot teaches that death is...

B"H Sharing what Canada means to me on a spiritual level even with the growing concerns about antisemitism in our society. This land’s natural beauty and the kindness of its people inspire me deeply. There’s something about the positive, welcoming spirit of Canadians that gives me hope and connection. 🌿💛 What does your home mean to you? ❤👇 To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!

What Happened To Him?

Parshat Shelakh

We see in the Torah that tefillah is powerful. Through tefillah, Sara Imeinu was given a child, a miracle like techiyas hameisim. Yishmael cried out to Hashem and was saved in the desert, despite his sins. But what gives your davening its incredible power? In this week’s Shmuz, Rabbi Shafier clearly outlines three fundamental ways your tefillah can change everything. Can your prayers make a difference even if you’re an ordinary person? Absolutely—every tefillah has an impact. But what about when someone can’t daven, like a person in a coma, chalila? How do your prayers help them? This ...

A note from Anita: This was one of my mother's favorite musicals, and in her memory, I'm re-airing this episode. She believed in the magic of making a beautiful world; she believed in the promise of humanity, and the glory of gardens. In memory of Charlene Salzman, I hope you think of her as you listen. Paradise: what creeps in to make it crumble? Join Rachel and Anita as they explore "Camelot" from Camelot, and the text from Genesis and the Garden of Eden. Follow along at https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/418659?lang=bi

בפרק זה של הפודקאסט "על המשמעות", עו"ד תמיר דורטל מארח את השרה אורית סטרוק, שרת ההתיישבות והמשימות הלאומיות וחברת הקבינט המדיני־ביטחוני, לשיחה צפופה על יעדי המלחמה בעזה, התנהלות הדרג המדיני והאתגרים האסטרטגיים העומדים בפני ישראל, ערב צאתו של רוה"מ נתניהו לארה"ב.בשיחה חושפת השרה סטרוק את הפער בין ההחלטות המתקבלות בקבינט לבין ...