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From Anglican Church to Chief Rabbinate
The origins of the Chief Rabbinate, it's problems, the needs it can fill, and the start of a better system. From the 11th of Av, 5773...


Will the Temple Descend From Heaven?
From the 18th of Tishrei, 5775 (Oct 12, 2014)


Is there a mitzvah to live in Israel?
Must we conquer Israel even today? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3


Must a Jew move to Israel?
Is there an halachic requirement to live in Israel? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3


The Revolt of the Maccabees
What led to the independence of the Jewish people at the time of Hanukkah?


Lo Techonem
What are the definitions of the mitzvah לא תחנם - giving up land. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3


Land for peace?
Does the Torah command us to give over land to save lives? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4


King or president?
Does the Torah recommend we have a king or a president rise over us?


Do we need to live in Israel?
Is it really that important to be in Eretz Yisrael?


Uman for Rosh HaShana
Question: Should I leave Israel to go to Uman on Rosh HaShana? Answer: One should not leave Israel to go to Uman. Rav Kook pointed out...


Democracy, Voting, and the Media Revolution
Question: Yesterday was election day. Last night I was at a shul not far from my community. Before Aravit a rabbi got up and explained...


Living Outside Israel – Living Outside the Community
Question: Rav Bar-Hayim, I would like to hear your opinion on this matter, based on halacha. My family and I live in a small Jewish...
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