What did Isaiah mean when he described the entire nation of Israel as “righteous” and inherting the World to Come? What can a person do to guarantee their place in the World to Come? Which sins of a person actually count in the Heavenly Court? And how can we stimulate more love and unity among our people to bring about the Final Redemption?
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Revelations from Jerusalem
What is the true meaning of the name “Jerusalem”? How is it different from “Zion”? Why is Jerusalem also called Ariel, “Lion of God”? How will the Third Temple be built, and what will happen to the Dome of the Rock? Find out in this class where we also explore the past lives of King David, some of the most profound mysteries of Creation, and the fulfilment of numerous ancient prophecies, including the incredible prophecy of the Six-Day War.
What Exactly is the Yetzer HaRa?
This week’s parasha, Ki Tetze, begins by describing the procedure when Israelite men “go out to war” and encounter a beautiful woman behind enemy lines. The Torah permits taking this woman for a wife, but on condition that the soldier waits for one month. He is to bring her to his home, where she shaves her head and cuts her nails while mourning for a month for the loss of her family. Only then, if the soldier still wants her, he can take her as a wife. If he no longer wants her, then she is to be set free unconditionally. The Torah cautions that she must not be treated as a slave or sold. A big question here is: is the soldier permitted to have relations with the “beautiful captive” immediately, or must he wait one month until she is eligible to be his wife? Continue reading