Israel – a place to die for?

As Yaakov Avinu prepares to leave this world, he asks his sons to bury him in Eretz Yisrael, ensuring that his final resting place reflects the eternal bond between the Jewish people and their homeland.  Yaakov’s strong demand from his son, to make sure he...

Forgive as well as Forget

In our daily interactions, when someone thanks us for a favor, we often respond with phrases like, “It’s not a big deal,” or “It was nothing.” Similarly, when someone apologizes for having wronged us, our reflex might be to say, “There’s nothing to apologize for,” or...