Israel and Society

Every year, it's the same - we think to ourselves: What got into them?! How could such a catastrophe happen?! Let's take a new look at the Sin of the Golden Calf in light of current events...

Nations are at war, or at threat of war, with each other. The Kalever Rebbe explains how to end all  conflicts.

When we look around, the world seems to be going in a downward spiral. In this very darkness, Hashem is setting the stage for the return of the Kingdom of David.

What did the Sages mean that in the era before Mashiach, “The face of the generation will be like the face of a dog”? Specifically, how does it manifest in our times?

How do you describe the simple pleasure of celebrating Chanukah in a place where everyone is also rushing home to light their menorah? Our holiday, our land…

Social Security pension payments are a lifeline to the elderly. Read how the blessings of marriage and children extend into our old age.

These warriors don’t wear combat gear, fly F-35s, or serve in elite military units. They work the land of Eretz Yisrael under back-breaking conditions. Read of their simple, rock-solid emuna in Hashem’s direct Providence during the Shmita year that just finished.

The Rishon Lezion Chief Rabbi of Israel HaRav Yitzchak Yosef wrote a letter to Jews in Ukraine, and ALL JEWS LIVING IN THE DIASPORA, to understand the Ukrainian-Russian war as a call to quickly MOVE TO ERETZ YISRAEL.

“Avo el Hamelech” is from Megillat Esther. Queen Esther tells us ‘whether you feel it or not, AVO EL HAMELECH – COME BEFORE THE KING.’

“Free as a Bird” was originally recorded in 1977 by John Lennon. Yonatan Razel's rendition marks the 80th birthday and the 40th anniversary of Lennon's death.

Born from prayer, Nissim Black’s song from the heart goes straight to the heart. Spiritual, uplifting, deep. This song invites you to go ... Higher!

Enjoy Yaakov Shwekey’s single "Elokei Oz" (G-d of Strength) is an ancient melody that is still heard and sung today.

“I printed up instructions for how to light the candles, where to place them. We celebrated with an awkward tension. How do we do this? We have no cultural references.”

How do we understand the painful tragedy in Texas? More than that, what is the lesson for us, whether Jew or non-Jew? What can we do in the memory of those precious children, so they have not died in vain?

When God saved Noach and his family from the flood, He gave mankind the sign of the rainbow and seven mitzvot. These mitzvot are referred to as the "Sheva Mitzvot Bnei Noach," or the Noahide commandments.

There are moments when lack of community and structure cause frustrations to build up. It's easy to feel angry and like someone is ripping them off…