How Can Jews Know When To Return To Israel?
Baruch Gordon looks at the story of Yaakov and Lavan to get the Torah's perspective on when Jews should return to the Land of Israel in modern times. In light of recent anti-Semitic attacks, the lesson we can take away from Yaakov and Lavan's exchange is especially timely.
Shared Power of Circumcision & the Land
Baruch Gordon looks at the Torah reading Toldot to uncover the unique power of circumcision and what it teaches us about the Holy Land. He closes with the Sandak’s mysteriously powerful blessing.
by Ofrah Lax, www.inn.co.il/besheva, translated and adapted by Hillel Fendel
Israel's Supreme Court has deferred its ruling on a case brought by several future (female) soldiers who wish to enlist in elite combat units, saying it will wait to hear the IDF's position.
It was a real "happening" last Monday outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. Women with placards calling for the IDF to grant gender equality, MK and former IDF Personnel Branch head (retired with the rank of Major-General) Orit Barbivai making speeches in favor of the same, and four young women and their lawyers explaining to every available media microphone why they demand to be recruited to the unit of their choice.
by the Yesha Council, myesha.org.il, translated by Hillel Fendel
Just in time for the expected new wave of Aliyah! Israel's Communications Ministry has announced a new policy that will facilitate ultra-fast internet infrastructures, effective immediately.
Specifically, the Ministry wishes to bridge the internet capability gaps between the areas known as the "periphery" – Judea, Samaria, the Jordan Valley, and elsewhere – and central Israel.
by the Yesha Council, http://myesha.org.il/, translated by Hillel Fendel
After eight long months of a construction freeze whose end did not appear in sight, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu finally agreed to convene a meeting of the Supreme Construction Planning Commission – and the results almost made it worth the wait!
