Tag: Avraham Avinu

The article delves into the concept of Jewish exceptionalism, focusing on the idea that the promise to Avraham Avinu entails not just salvation but also constant threats and suffering for the Jewish people.
The article discusses the concept of Jewish exceptionalism and the idea behind Vehi Sheamdah, highlighting the persistent threats and challenges faced by the Jewish people throughout history as outlined in the Haggadah.
Rav Tzvi Kushelevsky, an 88-year-old rosh yeshivah in Jerusalem, recently celebrated the birth of his first child, a son, with his second wife after being childless in his first marriage of over half a century.
The text delves into the complex relationship between Yishmael and the Jewish people, drawing parallels between historical events and current struggles with modern-day Palestinians.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Daniel Statman, a philosophy professor at the University of Haifa, discusses the ethics of waging a moral war.
In this text, Rabbi Dr. Michael Rosensweig discusses Rambam's views on loving God and studying Torah, particularly in relation to the concept of teshuva (repentance).
The text explores the complex reality of the State of Israel, highlighting the juxtaposition of dreams and disappointments in its history and current state.