Archive for July 2020
Jewish Groups Pay Tribute to Japanese Holocaust‐Era Hero, Chiune Sugihara, on Death Anniversary
A bust of the late Chiune Sugihara, on the Hill of Humanity in Yaotsu, Japan. Photo: Barney Breen-Portnoy. Several Jewish
Ukraine Welcomes ‘Constructive’ First Talks With Iran on Downing of Airliner
Flowers and candles are placed in front of the portraits of the flight crew members of the Ukraine International Airlines
COVID-19 Crushes US Economy in Second Quarter; Rising Virus Cases Loom Over Recovery
People dine on a street outside a restaurant, in Brooklyn, New York, amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, June 22, 2020.
Pompeo Says US Has Expanded Scope of Iran Metals Sanctions
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses a news conference in the Press Briefing Room at the State Department in
Be Comforted My Nation
This Shabbos is known as Shabbos Nachamu, named for the opening line of the haftorah, “Nachamu nachamu ami…” “Be
Cracks in The Heart
Why is the Torah so brutally honest about our failings and shortcomings? Why are we constantly called upon to
Today!
“Today” versus “Now” The Torah uses the word “today” frequently, especially in the Book of Devarim-Deuteronomy which contains 64 references
Perfecting a Better Society
Deuteronomy 4:6 With regard to all these teachings, you are to keep them, you are to observe them, for
How G-D Listens
There is no more common a phrase in the Torah as, “Vayidaber Adonai El Moshe Le’mor,” which translates roughly to,
Clinging to G-D
In this week’s portion, Moshe, during his final days, continues to speak to the Nation of Israel. He exhorts