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Public Pressure

It is difficult to understand the attitude in Moshe's statement to Heaven that it had not yet freed the Jewish people from Egyptian bondage. Moshe certainly realized that Heaven was aware of the promises.

The Natural Process of Redemption is Even Better!

For many reasons, contrary to popular belief, the natural process of redemption is, according to Rav Kook & the Maharal, is even better! The topic is connected with why the world was created via evolution and analyzing through examples why skipping stages in many aspects of life is counterproductive.

SECULAR IN ISRAEL OR RELIGIOUS ABROAD? WHAT'S BETTER?

Would it be better for all of the Jews to be religious outside of Israel, or to be non-religious in Israel?

Don't Try this at Home

Rav Kook innovatively explains some difficulties in two Talmudic stories via relating to the issue of questioning G-d, and the difference between the great Torah scholars and the masses. This issue comes up often in the context of the Shoah and offers much food for thought.

What Do These "Shovavim" Days Mean to Us?

The initial letters of the weekly Torah portions that we read publicly over the course of the next few weeks, starting with Shmot, spell out the Hebrew word "Shovavim." Thus, the coming weeks are the "Days of Shovavim," widely regarded as days of fasting and atonement.

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11:53 Chatzot (Midday)
17:25 Sunset
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The Ya’ale viYahvo Prayer

Rabbi David Sperling

Question

Dear Rabbis: Shana Tova. Over the past few weeks, we have read this prayer dozens of times. I have read and reread it both in Hebrew and English and still have trouble understanding it’s multiple different themes. Please elucidate this prayer for me, so at the next chag it will be more meaningful. Thank you,

Answer

Shalom, Thank you for your question. The depth of meaning to be found in our prayers is unending. This prayer, added to the Rosh Chodesh and Festival prayers is especially beautiful and full of meaning. In general, on these special days of holy time, we add this prayer that Hashem will remember us for special blessings. Each of the phrases adds an extra nuance of meaning. Here are some articles that explain the prayer - https://outorah.org/p/20632/ https://www.ou.org/holidays/analyzing-yaaleh-veyavo/ https://ph.yhb.org.il/en/05-01-10/ You could also see Rav Munk’s work, “The world of Prayer”. Blessings.

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