יום רביעי, ט״ז תמוז תשפ״וWednesday, July 1, 2026
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Rabbi Yeheskel Lebovic is spiritual leader of Cong. Ahavath Zion of Maplewood, New Jersey. He can be reached at ylebovic@gmail.com.
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Over the past two years, we have repeatedly heard the slogan, “Make America Great Again.” What would it take for the Jewish people to be “great again”? What would it take for us to restore the glory of the kingdoms of King David and King Solomon?
In a letter many years ago, the Lubavitcher Rebbe argued that G-d Himself may have placed dinosaur fossils in the ground.
People accept certain arguments for a 15 billion-year-old universe based on the “the laws of nature.” But there are no such laws. G-d acts as He wishes when He wishes. Even if certain laws seem to apply nowadays, we cannot assume they always applied and come to scientific conclusions based on them. An earlier period in the history of the world may have been governed by other “laws.”
In any event, regardless of what is reported in the media, the world is not becoming more depraved. All the spiritual advances mankind has already made will not recede.
In view of the current world upheavals – North Korea, storms of epic proportions, etc. – it would be well to strengthen our observance of Ahavas Yisrael and mitzvos between man and man. The Torah guarantees longevity in this world for observing such mitzvos.
If God had opted not to constantly re-create but to have His creation continue on its own by virtue of the original energy He invested in it, it wouldn't be a dwelling in the full sense of the word. God prefers to remain constantly involved within His world through re-creation.
“Kosher” has several hues of the same meaning: making suitable, setting the path or stage, paving the way, preparing, etc. This reflects that the process of keeping kosher is of a preparatory nature.
Accordingly, from time immemorial it was the Divine plan that a segment of human society would become the symbolic emblem of “acceptance” – and the segment God chose is the Jewish people.
For a year we’ve heard “Make America Great Again.” The slogan can be applied to the Jewish people, who were definitely great in the past. What would it mean for the Jewish people to be great again?
A nation that acknowledges the importance of spiritual values alongside national security and material prosperity becomes a national candle on the world arena, a veritable 'light unto the nations'
Regardless of Trump’s policies towards Israel, the prime responsibility of Israeli leaders is to protect Israel's citizens. We must ask: Will their policies bring Israel greater or lesser security?
Bitachon is trust in God – a trust that He will make things end up all right. It is more than faith and belief that God is able to extricate an individual or a community from a difficult situation.
If the Shechinah feels a sense of welcome – Jews longing for its return to its earthly nest in Yerushalayim – it will speedily return for the third-and final-time.
Liberals define freedom as “doing as we please,” in tandem with liberty from the demands of a religious life.
How would Moshe Rabbeinu, at today's crucial crossroad of Jewish history, address God?
Rambam writes the verse's double term refers to 2 messiahs: first King David; 2nd the final Mashiach
Shidduchim options have grown-the question “Why should I settle for this one?” has become widespread
Inspired by the Perek Shira pasuk for “small non-kosher animals” we named the bunny “Rebbetzin Tova”
What benefit is a learning experience that leaves kids confused,disillusioned&harms self confidence?
Rosh Hashanah has an obvious connection to God’s Kingship. We constantly refer to Him during the Asseres Yemei Teshuvah as Melech/King. The nusach of the tefillah, referring to Rosh Hashanah as “a remembrance of the first day” (of Creation), implies a certain dimension of divine kingship operating at the time of Creation and replicated every […]
Israel's leaders contemplate all manner of political and security concessions that are bereft of any backbone.
Israeli leadership doesn’t look to God for help, it gave away Gaza because of political predictions and calculations.
How much is the human mind able to grasp of the Divine?
If you lack emunah, how can you develop it merely because you’re commanded to believe?
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