David and Goliath and the Army of Yisrael-Parshas Bechukosai
When it comes to military battles, conventional wisdom gives the advantage to the side that possesses greater strength and numbers. When Hashem becomes involved, of course, it is another matter entirely; then, these and many other conventional and even physical laws may no longer apply, as we shall see. Unconventional Warfare This very point is made to B’nei Yisrael’s army as it prepares to enter the battlefield. [...]
A “Simple” Approach to Mitzvos-Parshas Behar
R’ Yosef Ya’avetz was one of the seminal figures who lived through the Expulsion from Spain in 1492. Known as the “Chassid (the Pious) Ya’avetz” in testament to his stature, he made a poignant observation of the events of his time. As is known, the Expulsion was a most unfortunate period in the annals of Spanish Jewry, whose history was transformed from golden to tragic. Once the [...]
