The purpose of this shiur isn’t to take a halachic stance, but rather to present a great Sephardi posek and mekubal’s perspective on the events that took place, and a small glimpse into some of the halachic discussion on the matter.
Iyar 5785
Various teachings of Rav Yaakov Moshe Charlop of how all the nations, even the nations that help establish the Jewish State, will rise up against the Jewish state, before the final geulah (-redemption). Why there is a contradiction in Rav Yaakov...
Adar B 5784
Rav Kook’s suggestion for a different kind of kiruv. The halacha regarding a mumar who was killed by goyim. The greatness of the harugei Lud (the brothers who gave their lives saving the Jewish people). The Netziv’s call not to distance yourselves...
Another falsehood uncovered. Rav Kook zt”l was asked how we should relate to the irreligious fallen soldiers. Rav Kook’s analysis of the Rambam’s from which it seems pretty clear that we should not be mourning for non-observant Jews. Rav Kook seeks...
The Ahavas Yisroel obligation of feeling the pain of our brethren. The Derech Eretz obligation of feeling the pain of our brethren. Why Hashem created Man with a dependency on society. The same togetherness and rush to care for the Jewish people and...
The continuation of the mikveh story – is carrying a gun chilul Shabbos? The exposed nerve due to a hundred years of religious wars in Israel. Rav Yaakov Moshe Charlop’s comparison of our generation to Noach. Some people can’t live with...
Whose fault is this war (an opposite opinion)?
The demand of ahavas Yisroel towards the Jewish soldiers fighting in war.
The Ramak in Tomer Devorah on ahavas Yisroel.
Shevat 5784
Where is the leniency of tinok shenishba more likely to apply? In Israel or in chutz laaretz? A personal story to illustrate. The great mashgiach and tzaddik Rav Chatzkel Levenstein zt”l’s strong words during the Six Day War, of how we must feel and...
Whose fault is this war (or anything bad that happens)?
The decisions of those running the army aren’t reliable, because they are void of Torah and Torah values.
Should one be saying Tehillim and davening on behalf of irreligious Jews?
Shevat 5784