Who is Included in the Jewish Nation?

by Rav Moshe Kaplan, meirtv.com/en

Rav Moshe Kaplan discusses the importance of Jews living in the Land of Israel and specifically the flow of divine providence that happens as a result of Jews living in their homeland.

Vayeira: Why Did G-d Test Avraham with the Akeida (Binding of Isaac)?

by Rav Yehuda HaKohen, visionmag.org

Avraham's Binding of Yitzchak, the Akeidah

The most unbelievable example of Avraham’s loyalty to the Kadosh Barukh Hu is universally understood to be the episode of the Akeida. Here Avraham is commanded to bring his son Yitzḥak to the future Temple Mount and slaughter him there as a korban to HaShem.

It is difficult to imagine a person prepared to sacrifice the son for whom he had waited his entire life. But it is precisely here that we clearly see the Hebrew patriarch submit his entire will to his love for – and dedication to – HaShem’s Ideal for this world.

How Secular Zionists Help Bring the Redemption

by Rav Moshe Kaplan, meirtv.com/en

Rav Moshe Kaplan talks about how secular Zionists have helped and continue to help build the State of Israel and bring the Jewish people closer to redemption.

Lekh Lekha: Judaism Starts with the Land of Israel

by Baruch Gordon

Baruch Gordon looks at the foundation of Judaism and the beginning of Avraham's journey. Avraham's historic journey is one of crucial significance in the history of the Jewish people, and continues to serve as an inspiration to Jews everywhere in their return to the Land of our forefathers.

Lekh Lekha: Avraham as the Epitome of True Kindness

Lekh Lekha: Avraham as the Epitome of True Kindness

by Rav Yehuda HaKohen, visionmag.org

Journey to the Land of Israel

As the Torah introduces the greatness of Avraham, we find the Hebrew patriarch striving to discover Divine truth in an idolatrous world. He leaves everything he had known in order to come close to HaShem in an unknown land. And although he is tested time and again, he continues to be strengthened by each new challenge.

It fills us with a sense of overwhelming pride to learn the epic birth of the Hebrew nation. When we see how Avraham lived and breathed compassion and kedusha in every field of endeavor – how he challenged the prevalent worldview of his era and devoted his whole life to bringing humanity to the awareness of HaShem, we cannot help but stand in awe of Avraham as not only the father of our people but also as history’s original revolutionary, who – unsatisfied with human civilization as it existed – rebelled against the social order and struggled to elevate mankind beyond its perceived limitations.